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Assessment of the individual with an eating disorder and their family

Author/s
Katie Salucci, Erica Cini
Citation
Focus Issue 6: Eating disorders
CEPiP.2024.1.128-140
Abstract

This article highlights the critical importance of assessing eating disorders, addressing both physical and mental health impacts. The proposed framework combines medical history, physical assessment and family influences. The emphasis is on achieving early recognition and effective intervention using a multidimensional approach.

Keywords: Mental health, physical health, eating disorders, anorexia nervosa, assessment, family dynamics.