Table of Contents

1. Diagnostic Issues, B. Timothy Walsh and Dana A. Satir

2. The Classification of Eating Disorders, Kathryn H. Gordon, Jill M. Denoma, and Thomas E. Joiner, Jr.

3. Conducting the Diagnostic Interview, Carol B. Peterson

4. A Standardized Database, James E. Mitchell

5. Structured Instruments, Carlos M. Grilo

6. Self-Report Measures, Carol B. Peterson and James E. Mitchell

7. Medical Assessment, Scott Crow and Susan Swigart

8. Nutritional Assessment, Cheryl L. Rock

9. Family Assessment, Daniel le Grange

10. Assessment of Body Image Disturbance,

J. Kevin Thompson, Megan Roehrig, Guy Cafri, and Leslie J. Heinberg

11. Ecological Momentary Assessment, Scott G. Engel, Steve A. Wonderlich, and Ross D. Crosby

12. Treatment Planning, James E. Mitchell

About the Author

James E. Mitchell, MD, is currently the NRI/Lee A. Christofferson MD Professor and Chair of the Department of Clinical Neuroscience at the University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences, and President and Scientific Director of the Neuropsychiatric Research Institute. Dr. Mitchell is on the editorial boards of the International Journal of Eating Disorders and the Eating Disorders Review, and he has published more than 300 articles and book chapters, as well as 12 books. His research is currently funded by the National Institute of Health.

Carol B. Peterson, PhD, received her doctorate in clinical psychology from the University of Minnesota. She is currently a research associate and an assistant professor in the Eating Disorders Research Program at the University of Minnesota, where her investigations have focused on the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of bulimia nervosa, anorexia nervosa, binge eating disorder, and obesity. Dr. Peterson has authored more than 50 articles and book chapters and has served as an investigator on several federally funded research projects focusing on eating disorders. She is also an adjunct assistant professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Minnesota and has a part-time private practice in which she specializes in the treatment of eating disorders.

Reviews

"A critically important book that will have a significant impact on clinical care and research... Top eating disorder researchers provide the necessary tools for integrating observation and verbal inquiry to deliver state-of-the-art care." - David B. Herzog, MD, Harvard Eating Disorders Center, Massachusetts General Hospital, USA "This book offers 'one-stop shopping' in that it neatly describes many issues that are relevant for diagnosing and treating eating disorders. From recognized experts, it offers a wealth of information." - Walter H. Kaye, MD, Department of Psychiatry, Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic and University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, USA "This invaluable resource provides clear research and practice guidelines for investigators and clinicians in all areas of eating disorders." - Janet D. Latner, PhD, Department of Psychology, University of Canterbury, New Zealand "The book constitutes a valuable review of the evaluation instruments available, includes good examples of questions to be included in the diagnostic interview, and may be of use for numerous mental health professionals working with clients with eating disorders. Graduate students following courses on mental health disorders will find the text useful in understanding the multidimensional nature of eating disorders and their evaluation and treatment." - APA PsycCRITIQUES"