[Families of patients with anorexia or bulimia. Review of the literature and therapeutic implications]

Ann Med Interne (Paris). 2002 Oct;153(6):369-72.
[Article in French]

Abstract

This review of literature summarizes current knowledge concerning family functioning and comorbidity in families of adolescents with eating disorders. We discuss involvement of the family in the treatment of eating disorders.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Anorexia Nervosa / etiology
  • Anorexia Nervosa / psychology*
  • Anorexia Nervosa / therapy
  • Bulimia / etiology
  • Bulimia / psychology*
  • Bulimia / therapy
  • Family Relations*
  • Family Therapy*
  • Humans
  • Mental Disorders / psychology
  • Parent-Child Relations