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Informationen zum Autor Jenny is a Chartered Accountant who worked in the pharmaceutical industry for many years. Latterly she has also worked in the Financial Services Industry (for six years) as a pharmaceutical and healthcare analyst and salesperson. She is a member of the Eating Disorder Association and a volunteer member of their Self Help Network. Klappentext As seen on Richard and Judy!`This is a detailed observational account of severe Anorexia Nervosa in a boy, and the effect on his family. The descriptions of the disorder are written without jargon and with great accuracy. The book is packed with practical tips on how to manage everyday situations. This is truly a book that adolescents, their families, and clinicians should read' - Dr David Firth, Consultant Child and Adolescent PsychiatristThis unique and important book combines a mine of information with a readable and engaging case study. The author was shocked and horrified when her son developed anorexia at the age of twelve. She turned her attention to finding out as much as she could about how best to combat this terrifying illness. Her son is now fully recovered and has supported this book that not only describes their experiences, but also provides a practical guide on how to cope with male eating disorders.A much needed resource for other parents in similar situations, the book will also be of interest to people working in health centres, clinics and hospitals. It will also be invaluable for youth support groups, teachers and sports coaching staff, who are often the first to be aware of concerns about eating disorders in young men. Zusammenfassung Eating disorders are usually associated with females but there are an increasing number of males affected by anorexia and bulimia. This title describes how to cope with male eating disorders. It is suitable for people working in health centres! clinics and hospitals. Inhaltsverzeichnis PART ONE: ABOUT ANOREXIA IN BOYS What Is Anorexia and What Are the Effects? Boys Don¿t Get Anorexia, Do They? Triggers for Boy Anorexia What to Look Out For Living with an Anorexic Boy Effects on the Family Self-Help Treatment Options Therapy, Therapy, Therapy Healthy Eating Caring for the Carer Returning to Normal Life Do Boys Get Other Eating Disorders? Suggested Reading List List of Useful Organisations PART TWO: JOE¿S STORY Setting the Scene - Happy Chaos Decline and Fall The Diagnosis - Watch Out for Rex The Treatment - Heaven or Hell? Recovering too Quickly? - Watch Out for Rex Coming Home - Will Rex Come too? Moving on - Rex Has Gone! ...
