Welcome to our comprehensive quick-reference eating disorders dictionary, covering more than 400 terms and concepts used in the diagnosis, treatment and research of eating disorders, eating disturbances and associated conditions. The glossary, published with the help of a team of experts in the eating disorders field, is written for parents and caregivers but it may also help non-specialist professionals and general practitioners understand the complex world of eating disorders.
This glossary is copyright by F.E.A.S.T. - Families Empowered and Supporting Treatment of Eating Disorders -- an international non-profit organization helping families and caregivers of individuals with eating disorders. We invite eating disorders associations, institutions and treatment providers around the world to link their websites to our glossary for free: http://glossary.feast-ed.org
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1. Types of disorders and disturbances
2. Symptoms and behaviors
3. Treatment & medical management
4. Biology & pharmacology
5. Psychology and therapies
6. Associated or co-morbid conditions
7. Non-clinical terms, slang & acronyms
8. Research terms
9. Diagnostic tools
1. Types of disorders and disturbances
2. Symptoms and behaviors
3. Treatment & medical management
4. Biology & pharmacology
5. Psychology and therapies
6. Associated or co-morbid conditions
7. Non-clinical terms, slang & acronyms
8. Research terms
9. Diagnostic tools