This paper is a case study that describes the prevalence of eating disorders in Jamaica. The purpose of the case study is to assess whether there is an increase in eating disorders in Jamaica and the wider Caribbean. A review of eating disorders “then ” and “now ” is undertaken and an analysis of two cases presented. Treatment for eating disorders is expounded and the Cognitive-Behavioural approach along with Family Therapy is highlighted as the treatment of choice. Recommendations are made and a follow-up of the cases are presented
Volume II of an edited collection that examines feeding difficulties and eating disorders in childre...
Eating disorders are common and serious conditions affecting up to 4% of the population. The mortali...
Abstract Eating disorders in childhood and adolescence are disorders of the normal flow of food, in...
Aim: Adolescents with eating disorders frequently present late for treatment or not at all. This stu...
The present study explored emotional eating patterns of youth living in the Caribbean. The aims of t...
Abstract\ud The aim of this paper is to explore the under representation of eating disorders in Brit...
Abstract: Eating disorders are conditions characterized by abnormal eating habits and behaviors whic...
Eating disorders manifest themselves in a range of mentally, bodily, and behavioral factors all play...
Eating disorders manifest themselves in a range of mentally, bodily, and behavioral factors all play...
Childhood and adolescence are critical periods of neural development and physical growth. The malnut...
Family-Based Treatment (FBT) is gaining popularity as a first-line treatment for adolescent Anorexia...
Eating disorders are an important cause of physical and psychosocial morbidity in adolescent girls a...
Adolescents attending diabetes clinics will be screened to identify those at risk of eating disorder...
The purpose of this research is to better understand eating disorders. Possible causes such. as soci...
Anorexia and Bulimia are considered to be among the most frequently manifested psychological problem...
Volume II of an edited collection that examines feeding difficulties and eating disorders in childre...
Eating disorders are common and serious conditions affecting up to 4% of the population. The mortali...
Abstract Eating disorders in childhood and adolescence are disorders of the normal flow of food, in...
Aim: Adolescents with eating disorders frequently present late for treatment or not at all. This stu...
The present study explored emotional eating patterns of youth living in the Caribbean. The aims of t...
Abstract\ud The aim of this paper is to explore the under representation of eating disorders in Brit...
Abstract: Eating disorders are conditions characterized by abnormal eating habits and behaviors whic...
Eating disorders manifest themselves in a range of mentally, bodily, and behavioral factors all play...
Eating disorders manifest themselves in a range of mentally, bodily, and behavioral factors all play...
Childhood and adolescence are critical periods of neural development and physical growth. The malnut...
Family-Based Treatment (FBT) is gaining popularity as a first-line treatment for adolescent Anorexia...
Eating disorders are an important cause of physical and psychosocial morbidity in adolescent girls a...
Adolescents attending diabetes clinics will be screened to identify those at risk of eating disorder...
The purpose of this research is to better understand eating disorders. Possible causes such. as soci...
Anorexia and Bulimia are considered to be among the most frequently manifested psychological problem...
Volume II of an edited collection that examines feeding difficulties and eating disorders in childre...
Eating disorders are common and serious conditions affecting up to 4% of the population. The mortali...
Abstract Eating disorders in childhood and adolescence are disorders of the normal flow of food, in...