Can I tell you about Eating Disorders? - Softcover

Bryan Lask And Lucy Watson

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1849054215 ISBN 13: 9781849054218

Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2014

Synopsis

Meet Alice - a teenage girl with anorexia nervosa. Alice invites readers to learn about anorexia nervosa and how it makes her see herself differently from how other people see her. She also introduces readers to Beth who has bulimia nervosa, Sam who has selective eating problems, Francesca who has functional dysphagia and Freddie who has food avoidance emotional disorder. They all explain why they find food difficult and how their eating disorders are different. This illustrated book is an ideal introduction to understanding the complex issues surrounding eating disorders. It shows family, friends and teachers how they can support a young person with an eating disorder and will also be a good place to start when encouraging open conversations about eating disorders at school or at home. The Can I tell you about? series offers simple introductions to a range of limiting conditions and other issues that affect our lives. Friendly characters invite readers to learn about their experiences, the challenges they face, and how they would like to be helped and supported. These books serve as excellent starting points for family and classroom discussions.

About this title

About the Authors

Professor Bryan Lask was Emeritus Professor of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at St George's, University of London, UK, Medical Director at Rhodes Farm, Care UK, and Honorary Consultant Psychiatrist at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children.

Lucy Watson is an Assistant Psychologist at the Michael Rutter Centre, Maudsley Hospital. She is the Editorial Assistant for the journal Advances in Eating Disorders: Theory, Research & Practice.

Edition details

• Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
• Publication date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1849054215
• ISBN 13: 9781849054218
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 56