Bibliograph

Anorexia and bulimia

Type

Label

Anorexia and bulimia

Language

eng

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Anorexia and bulimia

Nature of contents

dictionaries

Series statement

Diseases & disorders

Summary

While we often think of eating disorders in their physical sense, they are serious mental illnesses. The sooner someone gets the treatment he or she needs, the better the chance of a good recovery. It is important that we talk about these deadly disorders, and that teens have sources of helpful information. Author Elizabeth Silverthorne provides young readers and researchers a means of understanding these ailments and their ramifications. Readers are provided with essential insight into what eating disorders are, what causes them, and how people live with them. They will learn about effective treatment and prevention as well

Target audience

adult

Classification