Eating Disorders (WPA Series in Evidence & Experience in Psychiatry) [Hardcover]

Mario Maj (Editor), Katharine Halmi (Editor), Juan José López-Ibor Jr. (Editor), Norman Sartorius (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0470848650 | ISBN-13: 978-0470848654 | Publication Date: May 15, 2003 | Edition: 1

Anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and binge eating disorder are all associated with significant emotional and relational stress. They can have serious physical complications. Most cases of anorexia and bulimia nervosa remain undiagnosed, and many diagnosed cases are inappropriately treated. It is therefore essential to reduce the gap between research evidence and clinical experience in order to improve diagnosis and treatment of these mental disorders.

This latest volume examines the recurrent social and biological problem of eating disorders and provides:

• Coverage of all aspects of eating disorders, including diagnosis, epidemiology and pharmacological treatment
• Contributions from internationally acclaimed experts
• An unbiased and reliable reference point

This title is the sixth volume in the exciting, innovative WPA Series Evidence and Experience in Psychiatry.  Written by internationally renowned psychiatrists, this book series provides evidence-based information for psychiatrists, psychologists, mental health nurses and policy makers.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"An expert psychiatrist reviews each chapter using an evidenced based approach." (E-Streams, Vol. 7, No. 5)

"...It is a beautifully written volume, which manages to offer crisp yet detailed reviews of major research areas within the field of eating disorders..." (European Eating Disorders Review, January-February 2005)

From the Back Cover

Be guided by the Evidence?

Anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and binge eating disorder are all associated with significant emotional and relational stress. They can have serious physical complications. Most cases of anorexia and bulimia nervosa remain undiagnosed, and many diagnosed cases are inappropriately treated. It is therefore essential to reduce the gap between research evidence and clinical experience in order to improve diagnosis and treatment of these mental disorders.

This volume provides:

• Coverage of all aspects of eating disorders, including diagnosis, epidemiology and pharmacological treatment

• Contributions from internationally acclaimed experts

• An unbiased and reliable reference point

This sixth volume in the WPA Series Evidence and Experience in Psychiatry is of relevance to all psychiatrists, psychologists, mental health nurses and policy makers.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 452 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 1 edition (May 15, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0470848650
• ISBN-13: 978-0470848654
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.4 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,420,778 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars never actually got the book...but service was very helpful, February 18, 2009

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