ECRI's Bulimia Nervosa Resource Guide for Family and Friends
ECRI's Bulimia Nervosa Resource Guide for Family and Friends
Description
This 75-page resource guide by ECRI provides in-depth information on bulimia nervosa and treatment to help families and friends support someone with the disorder.
This guide addresses the following questions:
- What is bulimia nervosa?
- Who develops bulimia nervosa?
- What causes bulimia nervosa?
- What are the risk factors?
- What are the signs and symptoms of bulimia nervosa?
- How is bulimia nervosa diagnosed?
- Can bulimia nervosa be prevented?
- Can bulimia nervosa be cured?
- What are some ways to start a discussion with someone who might have bulimia nervosa?
- What triggers a bulimic episode?
- What treatments are used for bulimia nervosa?
- What are the complications of bulimia nervosa?
- How well does treatment for bulimia nervosa work?
- What is treatment like?
- Should friends and family be involved in treatment?
- Types of treatment settings and levels of care
- What does treatment cost?
- How do I find a suitable treatment setting?
- Confidentiality issues and treatment
- How can friends and family be supportive?
- Self-help and patient support groups
The resource guide also provides links to information about health insurance, bulimia treatment centers, checklists, a glossary, and additional resources and references.
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