Eating disorders edited by James Defoe

Includes bibliographies and index

Eating disorders are mental disorders which result in unnatural eating habits, like binge eating disorder or anorexia nervosa. These diseases result in deteriorated mental state and cause physical damage to the body of the patient. Usually the patients dealing with eating disorders also suffer from depression, anxiety and substance abuse. This book unfolds the innovative aspects of this field which will be crucial for the holistic understanding of the subject matter. It attempts to understand the varied types of eating disorders, their diagnosis and treatment. For someone with an interest and eye for detail, this book covers the most significant topics in this area.