Eating Disorders
Conference Coverage
Engage parents in treatment as part of family-based therapy for anorexia
SAN FRANCISCO – Guiding parents to change their behaviors is an essential part of treating anorexia in children and adolescents.
Evidence-Based Reviews
Alcohol-use disorders after bariatric surgery: The case for targeted group therapy
Treatment can target the unique causes and stresses that may raise the risk of alcohol-related substance abuse after surgeryMaladaptive alcohol...
Conference Coverage
Pediatric psoriasis linked to multiple psychiatric comorbidities
VIENNA – The high level of emotional distress that can be caused by psoriasis is reflected in significantly increased risks for depression, eating...
Pearls
When the diagnosis is hard to swallow, take these management steps
Pearls
When ‘eating healthy’ becomes disordered, you can return patients to genuine health
Medicolegal Issues
Imposing treatment on patients with eating disorders: What are the legal risks?
Cases That Test Your Skills
A girl refuses to eat solid food because she is afraid of choking
Ms. B, age 11, has refused to eat solid food for more than 1 month because she fears choking. She lost 14 lb during that time. How would you...
For Residents
Changing trends in diet pill use, from weight loss agent to recreational drug
Cases That Test Your Skills
A depressed adolescent who won’t eat and reacts slowly
Ms. A, age 13, faints after not eating or drinking for 3 days because she fears getting ‘bigger.’ She has poor recall, difficulty concentrating,...