Resources

WEBSITES

Academy for Eating Disorders: A global professional association global professional association committed to leadership in eating disorders research, education, treatment, and prevention.

• Fast Facts
• Critical Points for Early Recognition and Medical Risk Management
  • English
  • French
• Treatment
• Treatment related videos

EDAC-ATAC: Canadian association of professionals in the field of eating disorders and related areas.

Maudsley Parents: A website for professionals and for parents of children with eating disorders

Kelty Mental Health Service:  Provides general information about eating disorders to the public as well as specific resources for families and patients

• Meal support video – how parents can provide meal support for a child or teen with an eating disorder
• Parents Survive to Thrive Guide – written by parents for parents

FEAST: Families Empowered and Supporting Treatment of Eating Disorders –  A website primarily for parents of children, young or not-so-young, with eating disorders.

• Videos
• Printable Resources

 

ARTICLES AND BOOKS

“Working with youth with eating disorders: What every trainee needs to know.” Wendy Spettigue, Mark Norris, Rebecca Gomez, and Leanna Isserlin. Jan. 30, 2017. MedEdPublish.

Alexander, J., & LeGrange, D. (2009). My Kid is Back: Empowering Parents to Beat Anorexia Nervosa. Victoria Australia: Melbourne University Press.

Boachie A. & Jasper, K. (2011). A Parent’s Guide to Defeating Eating Disorders, A: Spotting the Stealth Bomber and Other Symbolic Approaches.  London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers.

Brown, H. (2010).  Brave Girl Eating: A Family’s Struggle with Anorexia. New York: Harper Collins Publishers.

Bryant-Waugh,R. &  Lask, B. (2013). Eating Disorders: A Parent’s Guide, Second Edition. New York: Routledge,

Lock, J., & Le Grange, D. (2015). Help your teenager beat an eating disorder. 2^nd Edition. New York: Guilford Press.

Treasure, L., Smith, G., & Crane, A. (2007). Skill-Based Learning for Caring for a Loved One with an Eating Disorder: The New Maudsley Method. London: Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group.