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Talking about eating disorders

Description:This leaflet has been written for people who use food to cope with distressing feelings. It provides information for those who themselves are experiencing an eating disorder or for whom eating causes distress, as well as for their families and friends. It looks at the different ways people are affected, the possible causes and the various sources of help available.
Date:31 January 2007

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ISBN: 1-84485-375-6

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Introduction
What are eating disorders?
Understanding eating disorders
What you can do
Getting help | Medical treatment | Self help | Counselling and therapy
Friends and relatives
Looking ahead
Useful addresses
Suggestions for reading

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