1. What is Anorexia Nervosa? ; 2. How does Anorexia Nervosa evolve? ; 3. How common is Anorexia Nervosa? ; 4. What causes Anorexia Nervosa? ; 5. The signs of trouble ; 6. What to expect in an evaluation ; 7. Making the diagnosis ; 8. Disorders that mimic Anorexia Nervosa ; 9. Physiological effects of starvation and weight gain ; 10. How is fertility affected? ; 11. Bulimia, Bulimia Nervosa and Binge Eating ; 12. Treatment ; 13. Is recovery possible? ; 14. Can Anorexia Nervosa be prevented? ; Message for patients ; Resources for families
Alexander R. Lucas, M.D., is Emeritus Professor of Psychiatry and former Head of the Section of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at the Mayo Clinic. For forty years he has been a recognized authority on anorexia, with a practice that drew patients from around the world.
"Dr. Andy Lucas demystifies anorexia by providing us with the
fascinating mysteries of clinical cases (and their solutions) along
with the equally fascinating mysteries of his research efforts (and
their results). A clear, informative book for every patient and
parent to read and for every physician to recommend."--Lenore Terr,
M.D., Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, University of California
School of Medicine, San Francisco
"Dr. Lucas has infused an immense amount of wisdom and experience
into this highly readable book. A must-read for patients and family
as well as clinicians who want a concise, balanced, and up-to-date
discussion of the art and science of the treatment of anorexia
nervosa."--L. K. George Hsu, M.D., Professor of Psychiatry,
Tufts-New England Medical Center
"Andy Lucas has written an excellent book that respects the
individuality of the patient with anorexia nervosa while offering
sage advice, reassurance, and hope to their parents. Highly
recommended."--James C. Harris, M.D., Professor of Psychiatry and
Behavioral Sciences and Pediatrics and Director of Developmental
Neuropsychiatry, The Johns Hopkins University School of
Medicine
"Dr. Andy Lucas demystifies anorexia by providing us with the
fascinating mysteries of clinical cases (and their solutions) along
with the equally fascinating mysteries of his research efforts (and
their results). A clear, informative book for every patient and
parent to read and for every physician to recommend."--Lenore Terr,
M.D., Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, University of California
School of Medicine, San Francisco
"Dr. Lucas has infused an immense amount of wisdom and experience
into this highly readable book. A must-read for patients and family
as well as clinicians who want a concise, balanced, and up-to-date
discussion of the art and science of the treatment of anorexia
nervosa."--L. K. George Hsu, M.D., Professor of Psychiatry,
Tufts-New England Medical Center
"Andy Lucas has written an excellent book that respects the
individuality of the patient with anorexia nervosa while offering
sage advice, reassurance, and hope to their parents. Highly
recommended."--James C. Harris, M.D., Professor of Psychiatry and
Behavioral Sciences and Pediatrics and Director of Developmental
Neuropsychiatry, The Johns Hopkins University School of
Medicine
"Using case studies describing real patients to illustrate his
points, Lucas views anorexia as a medical illness with a range of
treatment options and explores each option carefully. Although he
writes primarily about anorexia, his chapters on disorders that
mimic anorexia and those on bulimia are also useful. The book will
be valuable for the well-educated parent facing a family crisis and
ready to read at length about the illness."--Library Journal
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