Eating Disorders

This edition of the Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Clinics of North America provides a comprehensive review of eating and feeding disorders, which have both increased across the pediatric life span. The articles in this edition represent the latest developments in the field, and the diverse group of authors contributes their most current knowledge on research and treatment. The issue begins with a developmental perspective examining three main developmental spans and the eating disorders that present at those times. The issue then focuses on the specific eating disorders, including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and obesity. The third section involves treatment in a variety of modalities, including inpatient, group, family, individual, and pharmacological treatments. The final section deals with special issues, including genetics, eating disorders in male patients, and insurance coverage for patients. This issue is vital to both mental health care providers and medical care providers who want to learn more about pediatric eating disorders, their diagnoses and treatments.