IF YOUR ADOLESCENT HAS AN EATING DISORDER: An Essential Resource for Parents (Adolescent Mental Health Initiative)

Book Details

• Publisher: Oxford University Press

• Author: Tim Walsh

• Language: English

• Edition: Second

• ISBN: 9780190076825

• Pages: 256

• Cover: Paperback

• Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.5 x 0.7 inches

About the Book

If Your Adolescent Has an Eating Disorder is a comprehensive, authoritative guide that equips parents and adults with the knowledge to help teenagers battling eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, and avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder. Written by Drs. B. Timothy Walsh and Deborah R. Glasofer, this book combines the latest scientific research on eating disorders with practical advice, offering real-world insights from parents who have experienced the struggles of raising teens with these conditions.

The book provides clear and accessible explanations of what eating disorders are, their characteristics, and how to recognize early signs and symptoms. It offers guidance on how to approach treatment, including when to seek professional help and how to navigate the complex healthcare system. Furthermore, the authors provide crucial advice on how to maintain daily routines at home and school once a diagnosis is made and how to communicate effectively with your teen and their siblings about these sensitive issues.

Packed with red flags to watch out for, warnings about the dangers of inaction, and a helpful list of additional resources, If Your Adolescent Has an Eating Disorder is an essential read for anyone involved in the life of an adolescent struggling with these serious conditions.