Julie could run like the wind.

Claire had trouble adjusting to college.

Nick felt increasingly disconnected from his family and friends.

Anna was resistant to recovery.

May suffered abuse at the hands of her boyfriend.

Emma was a secret eater.

Like mother, like daughter for Maeve.

Each chapter in this new book is a case study of a teen to illustrate the development, nature, and treatment of disordered eating of tweens and teens.

On March 16, Routledge released Understanding Teen Eating Disorders: Warning Signs, Treatment Options, and Stories of Courage by Cris Haltom, Cathie Simpson, and Mary Tantillo. You can enter to win a free copy of the book by leaving a comment below. The random drawing will be held on April 15.

Eating disorders are relatively common among tweens and teens and the numbers have stayed roughly the same for several decades despite effective prevention and early intervention treatment methods. What does research tell us now that we didn’t know ten years ago? The authors seamlessly integrate the latest research in gene inheritance, brain chemistry, and treatments of eating disorders in accessible, reader-friendly language for each case study.

This book is for those suffering from eating disorders, their parents and family members, health care practitioners, and anyone who cares about someone who suffers from an eating disorder.

Cris E. Haltom is a Certified Eating Disorders Specialist who has treated eating disorders in her private practice in Ithaca, NY, for over 30 years. Cathie Simpson also lives and works in Ithaca, NY, where she is a psychotherapist and editor. Mary Tantillo is a fellow of the Academy for Eating Disorders, Professor of Clinical Nursing at the University of Rochester School of Nursing, and Clinical Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry.

Cris Haltom, Cathie Simpson, and Mary Tantillo bring their expertise and experience treating clients with eating disorders to their new book which offers real stories, current research, best practices, and hope for recovery.