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Eating Disorders

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The eating disorders discussed in this chapter include two syndromes: anorexia nervosa (AN) and bulimia nervosa (BN). Both have increased in prevalence over the last 20 years and are characterized by disturbed eating behavior and body image. See Tables 1 and 2 for the third edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-III) and DSM-IIIR criteria.

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  1. Social and Community Psychiatry, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, USA

    Andrew W. Brotman M.D.

  2. Department of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, USA

    Andrew W. Brotman M.D. & David B. Herzog M.D.

  3. Outpatient Services, Erich Lindemann Mental Health Center, Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, USA

    Andrew W. Brotman M.D.

  4. Eating Disorders Clinic, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, USA

    David B. Herzog M.D.

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    Ellen L. Bassuk M.D.

  3. Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA

    Ellen L. Bassuk M.D.

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    Stephen C. Schoonover M.D.

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Brotman, A.W., Herzog, D.B. (1991). Eating Disorders. In: Gelenberg, A.J., Bassuk, E.L., Schoonover, S.C. (eds) The Practitioner’s Guide to Psychoactive Drugs. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4757-1137-0_12

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