Overcoming Bulimia Nervosa 4th Edition - A self-help guide using cognitive behavioural techniques

Step-by-step - the proven path to recovery from bulimia nervosa Stringent dieting and making yourself vomit after overeating are common features of bulimia nervosa, as are depression, anxiety and feelings of worthlessness. This illness causes great distress to sufferers and those who care about them, but in recent years there have been real advances in treatment. In the fourth edition of this sympathetic and highly acclaimed guide, you will find a clear explanation of the disorder and the serious health issues that can result from it as well as learning about the treatments available today. Most importantly, this book offers a step-by-step programme for those who want to tackle their difficulties. This programme has been found in independent clinical research to be of substantial benefit to people with bulimia nervosa ( Psychological Medicine , 2005). This book will also give friends and family a much clearer understanding of the illness and its treatment. OVERCOMING self-help guides use clinically proven techniques to treat long-standing and disabling conditions, both psychological and physical. This book is recommended by the national Reading Well scheme for England and Wales, delivered by the Reading Agency and the Society of Chief Librarians with funding from Arts Council England and Wellcome. www.reading-well.org.uk Series editor: Emeritus professor Peter Cooper

About the author

Peter Cooper is Emeritus Professor of Psychology at the University of Reading. He is also a practising clinical psychologist and Series Editor of the 'Overcoming' series. Peter Cooper is Professor of Psychopathology at the Winnicott Research Unit at the University of Reading. Recognised as one of the world's experts in the treatment of bulimia he has more recently focused on the treatment of postpartum depression.DR PATRICIA GRAHAM is a consultant clinical psychologist and head of adult mental health psychology services for NHS Lothian. She has worked for many years in the treatment of severe anorexia nervosa and is trained not only in CBT but also in IPT, EMDR and CBASP.

Product details

• Authors: Peter Cooper, Patricia Graham, PETER COOPER PATRICI
• Publisher: Robinson Publishing
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 04.04.2024
• EAN: 9781472147714
• ISBN: 978-1-4721-4771-4
• No. of pages: 240
• Dimensions: 126 mm x 196 mm x 18 mm
• Series: Overcoming Books
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Non-fiction books / Non-fiction picture books > History, politics; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > Clinical medicine; Non-fiction book > Psychology, esoterics, spirituality, anthroposophy > Applied psychology; PSYCHOLOGY / Psychopathology / Eating Disorders, Eating disorders & therapy, Clinical psychology, Eating disorders and therapy, Self-help, personal development and practical advice, Coping With Eating Disorders, Coping with / advice about eating disorders