Introduction: Not just a diet

Understanding eating disorders: what they are and what to expect: Anorexia nervosa: Bulimia nervosa

Binge eating disorder: Eating disorders in males

What does a dsm diagnosis mean?

How common are eating disorders in adolescents?

What causes eating disorders and who is at risk?

What other conditions can coexist with eating disorders?

Dangers of doing nothing

Future prospects

Getting the right treatment for your child: Therapy, medication, and more

Finding treatment: Where to begin

What does treatment involve?

Where will treatment take place?

Psychological treatments

Medication

Relapse prevention

Navigating the health care system

Daily life with the teen who has an eating disorder: Getting the teen to treatment: Communication and persistence

Treatment and recovery: Staying the course, staying strong, staying in touch

Finding support from other parents

Preventing eating disorders: Prevention approaches

Does the treatment of obesity increase the risk of developing an eating disorder?

What parents can do to help prevent eating disorders

Conclusion: Call for action: Glossary

Resources

Books and other materials

Resources for information, support, and/or treatment referrals

Bibliography

Index.