Parent’s Guide to Eating Disorders

The first book on eating disorders written for parents by parents. Eating disorders are increasingly common, especially among young people. For parents this can lead to enormous worry and distress, and it can also provoke feelings of guilt and helplessness. This book provides the answers you need to questions such as: How do I know for sure whether my child has an eating disorder? How should I approach my child? What help and treatment is available to us? What can I do to help my child recover? How have other parents coped? Full of the real-life experiences of other parents who have been there, this is a practical book that will both inform and equip you to help your child and yourself through this difficult time.