Eating disorders: Focus on the family

2021 ◽  
Vol 37 (11) ◽  
pp. 9-10
Author(s):  
Alison Knopf
1990 ◽  
Vol 10 (6) ◽  
pp. 760-761
Author(s):  
Susan B. Hhead ◽  
Donald A. Willamson

2015 ◽  
Vol 125 (4) ◽  
pp. 194-196
Author(s):  
Anna Cur ◽  
Kinga Szymona ◽  
Marek Domański ◽  
Aneta Opolska ◽  
Mariusz Jojczuk

AbstractIntroduction.Parental alcohol abuse hinders a child’s development, which means that these children are more exposed to mental health problems.Aim.The aim of this study was to analyze the link between the intensity of eating disorders in youngsters and family alcoholism.Material and methods.The study was conducted among adolescents in the Lubelskie province. 1766 students, aged 12 to 22 were participants in the study. The authors used a method called Eating Disorder Inventory, as well as a self-designed questionnaire that included assessing the characteristics of every family.Results.The findings of this study show that increased symptoms of eating disorders in children and teenagers correlates with alcohol dependency in the family. Adolescent children of alcoholics have higher levels of conflict identifying feelings and emotions (hunger, security) correctly. They were more likely to deem their actions as ineffective, as well as they were more frequently prone to binge eating than individuals who were not affected by drinking parents.Conclusions.There is a need for some future work and preventive measures to be taken in families affected by problem drinking.


Queer Kinship ◽  
2019 ◽  
pp. 22-32 ◽  
Author(s):  
Catriona Ida Macleod ◽  
Tracy Morison ◽  
Ingrid Lynch

2012 ◽  
Vol 36 (3) ◽  
pp. 109-113 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul Robinson

SummaryThe MARSIPAN (MAnagement of Really SIck Patients with Anorexia Nervosa) project was established in response to reports of patients admitted to medical wards and proving refractory to treatment, sometimes dying on the ward. Psychiatrists, physicians and other clinicians in nutrition and eating disorders were brought together to discuss key issues in the assessment and management of such patients. The resulting guidance report, which applies to adult patients over 18, addresses: assessment of risk, where to treat the patient, specialist support for medical teams, key elements of treatment, namely (a) safe refeeding to avoid refeeding syndrome and underfeeding syndrome, (b) management of problematic behaviours, (c) support for the family, and (d) transfer to a specialist eating disorder unit when appropriate and possible.


1981 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 14-17
Author(s):  
Maurie Hasen

AbstractIn dealing with alcohol abuse, a focus on the family is of importance. Conversely, in dealing with problematic children or families there is good reason to recognise the possibility of alcohol abuse. Awareness of the possible adaptiveness of alcohol in the family may assist the professional in helping the family to move.


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