| 1. | Description | |
| 1.1 | Terminology | |
| 1.2 | Definitions | |
| 1.2.1 | Anorexia Nervosa (AN) | |
| 1.2.2 | Bulimia Nervosa (BN) | |
| 1.2.3 | Eating Disorder Not Otherwise Specified (EDNOS) or Atypical Eating Disorder | |
| 1.3 | Epidemiology | |
| 1.4 | Course and Prognosis | |
| 1.5 | Differential Diagnosis | |
| 1.6 | Comorbidities | |
| 1.7 | Diagnostic Procedures and Documentation | |
| 1.7.1 | Structured Diagnostic Interviews | |
| 1.7.2 | Semistructured Diagnostic Interviews | |
| 1.7.3 | Self-Report Measures | |
| 1.7.4 | Medical Assessments | |
| 2. | Theories and Models of Eating Disorders | |
| 2.1 | Psychological Models | |
| 2.1.1 | Bruch’s Psychological Model | |
| 2.1.2 | Fairburn’s Risk Factor Model | |
| 2.1.3 | The Addiction Model | |
| 2.1.4 | Cognitive Models | |
| 2.2 | Predisposing Personality Theories | |
| 2.3 | Biological/Physiological Models | |
| 2.3.1 | Genetic Theories | |
| 2.3.2 | Hormonal Theories | |
| 2.4 | Sociocultural Models | |
| 2.5 | Integrative/Biopsychosocial Model | |
| 3. | Diagnosis and Treatment Indications | |
| 3.1 | Diagnosing Eating Disorders | |
| 3.2 | Undertaking the Initial Interviews | |
| 3.3 | Identifying the Appropriate Treatment | |
| 3.3.1 | Inpatient Hospitalization | |
| 3.3.2 | Day Hospital Treatment | |
| 3.3.3 | Outpatient Treatments | |
| 3.4 | Factors that Influence Treatment Decisions | |
| 3.4.1 | Age | |
| 3.4.2 | Gender | |
| 3.4.3 | Race/Ethnicity | |
| 3.4.4 | Patient Preference for a Particular Type of Therapy | |
| 3.4.5 | Clinical Presentation | |
| 3.4.6 | Comorbidity | |
| 3.4.7 | Treatment History | |
| 4. | Treatment | |
| 4.1 | Methods of Treatment | |
| 4.1.1 | Psychoeducation | |
| 4.1.2 | Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) for BN | |
| 4.1.3 | Cognitive Behavior Therapy for AN | |
| 4.1.4 | A Recipe for Treatment | |
| 4.1.5 | Family Therapy in Adolescents and Children with Anorexia Nervosa | |
| 4.2 | Mechanism of Action | |
| 4.2.1 | Psychodynamic and Related Therapies | |
| 4.2.2 | Cognitive Behavior, Cognitive, and Behavior Therapies | |
| 4.2.3 | Other “Behavioral” Therapies | |
| 4.2.4 | Interpersonal Psychotherapy | |
| 4.2.5 | Feminist Therapy | |
| 4.2.6 | Motivational Enhancement Therapy | |
| 4.2.7 | Conclusion | |
| 4.3 | Efficacy and Prognosis | |
| 4.3.1 | Methods of Systematic Review | |
| 4.3.2 | Predictors of Outcome | |
| 4.4 | Combinations with Medication | |
| 4.5 | Problems in Carrying out Treatment | |
| 4.6 | Compulsory Treatment | |
| 4.7 | Multicultural Issues | |
| 5. | Case Vignettes | |
| Case Vignette 1: Tracey (Anorexia Nervosa) | ||
| Case Vignette 2: Belinda (Bulimia Nervosa) | ||
| Case Vignette 3: Mark (Binge Eating Disorder) | ||
| 6. | Further Reading | |
| 7. | References | |
| 8. | Appendices: Tools and Resources | |