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Eating Disorders

Non Fiction

Anorexia Nervosa (Psy)by Dan Harmon
Anorexia Nervosa (Psy)
Published 1998 by Chelsea House Publications

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- A groundbreaking series that provides information on the history, causes and effects of, and treatment and therapies for problems affecting the human mind

- Each volume is written specifically for young adults

- Developed in consultation with the American Psychiatric Press (APP)

- Includes the APP's diagnostic criteria for each disorder, a glossary of technical terms used in the book, and an index

- This informative series enhances the young adult's comprehension of what a mental illness is and the conditions it entails.

 

The Beginner's Guide to Eating Disorders Recoveryby Nancy J. Kolodny
The Beginner's Guide to Eating Disorders Recovery
Published 2003 by Gurze Books

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Written for high school and college-aged readers and their loved ones, this self-help guide provides the latest information on eating disorders for anyone confronting these problems for the first time.

 

When Food's a Foe: How to Confront and Conquer Your Eating Disorderby Nancy J. Kolodny
When Food's a Foe: How to Confront and Conquer Your Eating Disorder
Published 1998 by Little Brown and Company

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Anorexia and Bulimiaby Paul R. Robbins
Anorexia and Bulimia
Published 1998 by Enslow Publishers

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- Discusses the nature and treatment of each disease and examines possible cures.

- Perfect in the library for reports or in the classroom for science and health education courses.

- Books contain fascinating case studies, as well as question and answers.

 

Anorexia Nervosa: Whe Food Is the Enemyby Erica Smith
Anorexia Nervosa: Whe Food Is the Enemy
Published 1998 by Rosen Publishing Group

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Fiction

The Passersbyby Liliane Atlan
The Passersby
Published 1999 by Henry Holt & Company

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Fill My Empty Heartby Judy Baer
Fill My Empty Heart
Published 1990 by Bethany House Publishers

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The Hanged Manby Francesca Lia Block
The Hanged Man
Published 1994 by HarperCollins Publishers

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Perfectby Natasha Friend
Perfect
Published 2004 by Milkweed Editions

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Thirteen-year-old Isabelle Lee struggles with an eating disorder while dealing with a turbulent home life and social pressures at school. The author brings a depth of characterization, humor, and a real adolescent's voice to this multileveled story about the desire to be perfect in an imperfect world.

 

Kim: Empty Inside: The Diary of an Anonymous Teenagerby Beatrice Sparks
Kim: Empty Inside: The Diary of an Anonymous Teenager
Published 2002 by Avon Books

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A true-life diary from the editor of "Go Ask Alice," this story follows Kim and offers a glimpse at her inner life that is dominated by the impulse to destroy herself with an eating disorder.

 

Girls Under Pressureby Jacqueline Wilson
Girls Under Pressure
Published 2002 by Delacorte Press Books for Young Readers

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Videos and DVDs:

 

Anorexia Nervosa [videocassette].

Altschul Group Corporation. Evanston, IL: Multi-Images, 1994.

AV 616.85262 ANO

This video covers the historic origins of anorexia nervosa are traced, leading to a description of the symptoms of this disorder.  Complications and other related health risks are explained.  Multidisciplinary treatment, including psychological therapy is stressed.

 

Eating Disorders [videocassette].

Altschul Group Corporation.  Evanston, IL: 1996.

AV 616.8526 EAT

Through interviews with young women and men who are battling eating disorders including anorexia and bulimia, teen viewers learn signs to look for in a friend or family member who may be suffering form an eating disorder.  Shows the role that the media plays in influencing teenagers, and explains how starvation can lead to a feeling of control.  Offers hope to suffers of these disorders, and informs viewers where to turn  for help.

 

 

Search the catalog using the following subject terms:

 

Anorexia nervosa

Anorexia nervosa -- Fiction

Anorexia nervosa -- Popular works

Bulimia

Bulimia -- Fiction

Bulimia -- Juvenile literature

Bulimia -- Popular works

Eating disorders

Eating disorders -- Juvenile literature

Eating disorders -- Treatment -- Juvenile literature

 

 

Books on this topic are generally found in this Dewey Decimal System range of numbers:

 

616.852

616.8526

 

A complete list of the Library’s magazine and newspaper titles can be found at: http://www.starklibrary.org/Magazine%20and%20Newspaper%20List.pdf

 

Websites:

 

Anorexia – Easy to Read

http://www.4woman.gov/faq/easyread/anorexia-etr.htm

 

Anorexia Nervosa & Bulimia Association, Home Page

http://www.phe.queensu.ca/anab/

 

ANRED: Information and Resources

http://www.anred.com/

 

Bulimia Nervosa

http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/diseases/facts/bulimianervosa.htm

 

ED Info Text Pages

http://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/p.asp?WebPage_ID=286&Profile_ID=41141

 

NAMI | Anorexia Nervosa

http://www.nami.org/Template.cfm?Section=By_Illness&template=/ContentManagement/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=7409

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