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Comparison of disease severity in adolescents with anorexia nervosa and atypical anorexia nervosa
European Journal of PediatricsAlthough atypical anorexia nervosa (AAN) is as common as anorexia nervosa (AN) it is often underrecognized due to normal or above-normal weight at presentation. We aimed to compare disease characteristics between adolescents with AN and AAN using a comprehensive panel of anthropometric, vital-sign, biochemical, and clinical variables.A retrospective ...
Eylem Şerife Kalkan +4 more
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Denial and minimization in adolescents with anorexia nervosa
International Journal of Eating Disorders, 2006AbstractObjectivesThis study examines symptoms of denial in 86 adolescents with anorexia nervosa (AN) using a dataset from a family therapy trial.MethodUsing the Restraint subscale of the Eating Disorders Examination (EDE) at baseline, participants were divided into deniers (n = 15), minimizers (n = 21), and admitters (n = 50).
Jennifer L, Couturier, James, Lock
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Treatment and Outcome of Adolescent Anorexia nervosa
Hormone Research, 2008Treatment of adolescent anorectic patients includes a comprehensive assessment of the patient’s condition, measures leading to effective weight restoration and the choice of the optimal treatment setting. The main psychotherapeutic approaches include supportive individual psychotherapy, behavioural, and family therapy.
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Consent to treatment in adolescents with anorexia nervosa
International Journal of Eating Disorders, 2010This study examined the ability of adolescents with anorexia nervosa (AN) to make treatment decisions.The MacArthur Competence Assessment Tool-Treatment (MacCAT-T) was used to compare the decision making abilities of 35 adolescents with AN who were receiving inpatient treatment with that of 40 healthy, community-based adolescents.
Sheri L, Turrell +2 more
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Family therapy for adolescent anorexia nervosa
Current Opinion in Psychiatry, 2015Research into the efficacy and practice of family therapy for the treatment of adolescent anorexia nervosa has been ongoing for the past 4 decades. Research results continue to highlight the effective role of family therapy for the treatment of anorexia in adolescents.
Esther, Blessitt +2 more
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[Anorexia nervosa in adolescents].
Anales espanoles de pediatria, 1990We have made a revision of our casuistics, according DSM-III-R, between 1968 and 1988, of 53 cases. The ages go between 10 and 21 years, being the more frequent those from 13 to 15 years old. In the sample 5 males stand out. The most common symptomatology in the course of the disease was in its first phase: "prudent child", irritability or obsessions ...
J, Tomás Vilaltella +2 more
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[Anorexia nervosa and adolescents].
Tijdschrift voor psychiatrie, 2016Anorexia nervosa (AN), which is the most serious of the eating disorders, starts earlier in life and often continues into adulthood.To discuss the typical features of AN in adolescents.We present an overview based on the literature about AN in adolescents and on analysis performed by experts.Youngsters with AN run considerable physical risks because ...
A A, van Elburg, U N, Danner
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[Anorexia nervosa in adolescence].
Monatsschrift Kinderheilkunde : Organ der Deutschen Gesellschaft fur Kinderheilkunde, 1989Anorexia nervosa is a disease of prepuberty and puberty occurring predominantly in females. There is growing evidence that it is increasing in frequency. The essential features are an intense fear of becoming obese, a disturbance of body image, amenorrhea, and significant weight loss followed by secondary physical changes.
H, Remschmidt, B, Herpertz-Dahlmann
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Family therapy for adolescent anorexia nervosa
Journal of Clinical Psychology, 1999Successful treatment of anorexia nervosa remains elusive for many cases. Involving the family in the treatment of adolescents with anorexia nervosa has proved to be of benefit for young clients with a short duration of illness. In fact, the benefits of family therapy have been shown to be enduring at five-year follow-up.
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Adolescent anorexia nervosa treated by desensitization
Behaviour Research and Therapy, 1965Abstract A case of pathological food avoidance in a 12-year-old female is described in terms of learning theory principles. A relevant behavioral treatment was immediately successful in resolving the disorder and re-establishing normal eating habits.
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