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Anorexia nervosa and depression in a 5-year-old girl: Treatment with focused family play therapy and medication.

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Abstract
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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
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2019
Journal
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The International journal of eating disorders
Volume
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52
Issue
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9
Number of Pages
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1065-1069
ISSN Number
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0276-3478
URL
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https://doi.org/10.1002/eat.23129
DOI
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10.1002/eat.23129
Short Title
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Int J Eat Disord
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