Family Therapy for Adolescents With Anorexia Nervosa: A Brief Review of Family-Based Treatment
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Anorexia nervosa is often complicated by devastating medical problems and may result in death. Although studies suggest a multifactorial cause for the disorder, treatment trials have yet to provide clinical guidance about how best to approach anorexia nervosa. However, recent studies have found that for adolescents who have short-duration anorexia nervosa, a specific form of family-based treatment (FBT) shows promise.
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