Handbook of Eating Disorders

This second edition of the Handbook of Eating Disorders offers a comprehensive, critical account of the whole field of eating disorders, incorporating both basic knowledge and a synthesis of the most recent developments in the area. Many of the important developments in recent years are reflected in this expanded volume such as the basic science of appetite control, the discovery of leptin and the knowledge about the neurotramsmitters involved in eating. An invaluable review of scientific knowledge and approaches to treatment of eating disorders from anorexia nervosa to obesity. * Covers basic concepts and science, clinical considerations of definition and assessment, and treatment approaches * Focuses on newer developments in research and treatment * Reflects evidence-based approaches to treatment as a guide to best practice * Includes many new chapters and authors who represent the most authoritative scientists and clinicians worldwide

This second edition of the Handbook of Eating Disorders offers acomprehensive, critical account of the whole field of eatingdisorders, incorporating both basic knowledge and a synthesis ofthe most recent developments in the area.Many of the important developments in recent years are reflected inthis expanded volume such as the basic science of appetite controlthe discovery of leptin and the knowledge about theneurotramsmitters involved in eating.An invaluable review of scientific knowledge and approaches totreatment of eating disorders from anorexia nervosa toobesity.* Covers basic concepts and science, clinical considerations ofdefinition and assessment, and treatment approaches* Focuses on newer developments in research and treatment* Reflects evidence-based approaches to treatment as a guide tobest practice* Includes many new chapters and authors who represent the mostauthoritative scientists and clinicians worldwide

About the Editors.Contributors.Preface.Preface to the First Edition.1. Concepts of Eating Disorders (Bob Palmer).2. Epidemiology (Daphne van Hoeken, Jacob Seidell and HansWijbrand Hoek).3. Genetic Aetiology of Eating Disorders & Obesity(Elizabeth Winchester and David Collier).4. Biology of Appetite and Weight Regulations (Frances Connanand Sarah Stanley).5. Basic Neuroscience and Scanning (Martina de Zwaan).6. Attachment and Childhood Development (Anne Ward and SimonGowers).7. Cognitive and Behavioral Models (Roz Shafran and Padmal deSilva).8. Sociocultural Models (Mervat Nasser and Melanie Katzman).9. Psychological Factors (Lucy Serpell and Nicholas Troop).10. Medical Complications (Stephen Zipfel, Bernd Lowe andWolfgang Herzog).11. Family, Burden of Care and Social Consequences (SørenNielsen and Núria Bara-Carril)12. Treatment Overview (Janet Treasure and Ulrike Schmidt).13. Motivation (Beatrice Bauer and Janet Treasure ).14. Cognitive Behavioural Treatments (Glenn Waller and HelenKennerley).15. Interpersonal Psychotherapy for the Treatment of EatingDisorders (Denise Wilfley, Rick Stein and Robinson Welch).16. Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (Bob Palmer and HelenBirchall).17. Cognitive Analytic Therapy (Claire Tanner and FrancesConnan).18. Family Interventions (Ivan Eisler, Daniel leGrange and EiaAsen).19. Drug Treatments (Tijs Bruna and Jaap Fogteloo).20. Eating Disorder Services (Lorna Richards).21. Day Treatments (Paul Robinson).22. In-patient Treatment (Anthony Winston and PeterWebster).23. Eating Disorders Males (Manfred Fichter and KrennHeidelinde).24. Athletes and Dancers (Jorunn Sundgot-Borgen, Fin Skarderudand Sheelagh Rodgers).25. Comorbitity of Diabetes Mellitus (Stephen Herpetz andSøren Nielsen).26. Children and Young Adolescents (Dasha Nicholls and RachelBryant-Waugh).27. From Prevention to Health Promotion (Runi Borrensen and JanRosenvinge).28. Early Identification (Greta Noordenbos).Index.