What Causes Eating Disorders - And What Do They Cause?

Why a person develops an eating disorder, or why it can feel like an insurmountable task to overcome an eating disorder is often difficult to understand. This book is an in depth yet easy to read primer on eating disorders. It describes what psychological and environmental factors may contribute to their development, what biological factors may make a person vulnerable getting an eating disorder and how eating disorders affect brain and body. This book provides a unique perspective that bridges the gap between clinical practice and neuroscience. It is a guide for anyone who would like to understand eating disorders and how to overcome them.