Includes bibliographical references (p. 92-95) and index.
Contents
Bulimia : an overview / Deborah Marcontell Michel, Susan G. Willand -- Many bulimics appear healthy / B. Timothy Walsh, V.L. Cameron -- Bulimics are driven by an idea of a "good" body / Sharlene Hesse-Biber -- Connection between shame and bulimia / Sheila M. Reindl -- Bulimia is a kind of self-harm / Sharon K. Farber -- Athletics can contribute to bulimia / Christa Case -- Eating disorders also impact older women / Siri Agrell -- Internet often helps shape eating behaviors / Lynell George -- Antidepressants are highly successful in treating bulimics / Diane Mickley -- Involuntary hospitalization is effective in treating bulimics / MedscapeWire -- Behavior therapy is better than hospitalization for bulimics / Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies -- Insurers should pay for bulimics' hospitalization and treatment / Elizabeth Bernstein.
