Eating Disorders – NICE guidance (2004)

This NHS document is really useful for anyone who has a child suffering from an eating disorder including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and other eating disorders. This document is written in simple English and so could be useful for teenagers suffering from an eating disorder who want to read more about their illness and medical care.

The document covers:

Information about eating disorders – including Anorexia nervosa, Bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorders and other atypical disorders

How to care for someone with an eating disorder

Information and support within the NHS

Treatment, including medication and psychological treatments (such as cognitive analytic therapy (CAT), cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT), interpersonal therapy (IPT), focal psychodynamic therapy, family therapy

Inpatient care and care after being discharged

Care for children and young people and their families

Questions to ask about your childs care and treatment

To read the full guidance document visit -

http://www.nice.org.uk/nicemedia/pdf/cg009publicinfoenglish.pdf

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