Assessment of Eating Disorders

"Effective treatment for eating disorders requires a thorough, multifaceted assessment of their complex symptoms. Concise and practical yet comprehensive, this unique volume offers up-to-date tools for gathering needed diagnostic information and conceptualizing the treatment needs of patients with anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, and related problems. With contributions from leading experts, the book is timely, evidence based, and designed for optimal utility in day-to-day clinical practice." Providing an accessible overview of the current state of the science, this book belongs on the desks of clinical psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, nurses, dietitians, and other health professionals working with adults and adolescents. Advanced students in these fields will find it an authoritative, highly informative text.