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Family therapy in the treatment of anorexia nervosa
Author(s) -
Gilchrist Peter N.,
McFarlane Catherine M.,
McFarlane Alexander C.,
Kalucy Ross S.
Publication year - 1986
Publication title -
international journal of eating disorders
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.785
H-Index - 138
eISSN - 1098-108X
pISSN - 0276-3478
DOI - 10.1002/1098-108x(198605)5:4<659::aid-eat2260050406>3.0.co;2-v
Subject(s) - anorexia nervosa , family therapy , psychotherapist , psychology , anorexia , psychiatry , eating disorders , medicine
There have been a number of enthusiastic reports advocating the use of family therapy in the treatment of anorexia nervosa. Although the authors support the role of family therapy, they caution against its exclusive use in a condition that is clearly multidetermined. Case reports illustrating some of the problems experienced with families of patients with anorexia nervosa are provided.