242 pages (paper) ‘05

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, this book is timely, evidence based, and designed for optimal utility in day-to-day clinical practice.

CONTENTS:

1 – Diagnostic Issues
2 – The Classification of Eating Disorders
3 – Conducting the Diagnostic Interview
4 – A Standardized Database
5 – Structured Instruments
6 – Self-Report Measures
7 – Medical Assessment
8 – Nutritional Assessment
9 – Family Assessment
10 – Assessment of Body Image Disturbance
11 – Ecological Momentary Assistance
12 – Treatment Planning

ABOUT THE AUTHORS:

James Mitchell, MD, is currently the NRI/Lee A. Christofferson MD Professor and Chair of the Department of Clinical Neuroscience at the University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences, and President and Scientific Director of the Neuropsychiatric Research Institute. Dr. Mitchell is on the editorial boards of the International Journal of Eating Disorders and the Eating Disorders Review, and the has published more than 300 articles and book chapters, as well as nine books. He is currently funded by the National Institute of Health for his research on bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, bariatric surgery, and genetic studies in individuals with eating disorders.

Carol B. Peterson, PhD received her doctorate in clinical psychology and from the University of Minnesota.  She is currently a research associate in the Eating Disorders Research Program at the University of Minnesota, where her investigations have focused on the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of bulimia nervosa, anorexia nervosa, binge eating disorder, and obesity. Dr Peterson has authored more than 45 articles and book chapters and has served as an investigator in several federally funded research projects focusing on eating disorders. She is also an adjunct assistant professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Minnesota and has a part-time private practice in which she specializes in the treatment of eating disorders.

REVIEWS:

“This book offers ‘one-stop shopping’ in that it neatly describes many issues that are relevant for diagnosing and treating eating disorders. From recognized experts, it offers a wealth of information for the clinician who is new to the field, and also is a resource for the experienced clinician. This excellent text should be on the bookshelf of everyone who treats anorexia and bulimia nervosa.”
—Walter Kaye, MD, Department of Psychiatry, Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

“A critically important book that will have a significant impact on clinical care and research in the field of eating disorders.  Top eating disorder researchers provide the necessary tools for integrating observation and verbal inquiry to deliver state-of-the-art care.”
—David B. Herzog, MD, Harvard Eating Disorders Center, Massachusetts General Hospital