Eating Disorders: A Simplified Guide to Understanding, Diagnosis, and Recovery: Comprehensive Insights on Causes, Symptoms, and Effective Treatment Strategies
Eating A Simplified Guide to Understanding, Diagnosis, and Recovery
Comprehensive Insights on Causes, Symptoms, and Effective Treatment Strategies
By Kyle C. Garrett, MD, PhD, and Nannie T. Bradshaw, PsyD, CEDS
A Practical and Compassionate Guide to Understanding, Diagnosing, and Treating Eating Disorders
Eating disorders are complex conditions affecting millions worldwide, with serious implications for physical and mental health. This comprehensive yet accessible guide provides essential insights into the causes, symptoms, and treatment options for conditions such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge-eating disorder (BED), ARFID, and OSFED.
Written by Kyle C. Garrett, MD, PhD, a leading physician and researcher, and Nannie T. Bradshaw, PsyD, CEDS, a certified eating disorder specialist, this book combines scientific expertise with compassionate care to help individuals, families, and clinicians navigate the path to recovery.
Key Topics Covered:
✔ Understanding Eating Disorders – Causes, risk factors, and myths vs. facts
✔ Diagnosis and Clinical Assessment – Recognizing symptoms and co-occurring conditions
✔ Medical and Psychological Complications – Effects on the body and mind