Anorexia nervosa and depression in a 5-year-old girl: Treatment with focused family play therapy and medication.
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Abstract | :
The current case presentation examines the treatment and recovery of a 5-year-old girl diagnosed with comorbid anorexia nervosa and major depressive disorder. Researchers have shown that children as young as 3-years-old may be dissatisfied with their bodies and have concerns about their weight. This case presentation of a 5-year-old child demonstrates that the age range defining early onset of eating disorders can span into early childhood, which requires treatment tailored to the developmental level of these young children. |
Year of Publication | :
2019
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Journal | :
The International journal of eating disorders
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Volume | :
52
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Issue | :
9
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Number of Pages | :
1065-1069
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ISSN Number | :
0276-3478
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URL | :
https://doi.org/10.1002/eat.23129
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DOI | :
10.1002/eat.23129
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Short Title | :
Int J Eat Disord
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