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Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia: Questions and Answers for School Personnel
Author(s) -
Mallick M. Joan
Publication year - 1984
Publication title -
journal of school health
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.851
H-Index - 86
eISSN - 1746-1561
pISSN - 0022-4391
DOI - 10.1111/j.1746-1561.1984.tb08939.x
Subject(s) - anorexia , anorexia nervosa , eating disorders , bulimia nervosa , psychology , psychiatry , clinical psychology , psychotherapist , medicine
By understanding the signs and symptoms of anorexia and bulimia, school personnel can play a vital role in the early detection and treatment measures necessary to successful treatment. This article answers questions most commonly asked about eating disorders by school personnel. It provides specific information about early detection measures, approaches to use when confronting the suspected student, and methods to facilitate entry into treatment.