John F. Morgan

The Invisible Man (eBook, PDF)

A Self-help Guide for Men With Eating Disorders, Compulsive Exercise and Bigorexia

• Format: PDF

Produktbeschreibung

Increasingly boys and men are suffering with eating disorders and related body image problems. Combining the science of cognitive behaviour therapy with motivational enhancement and problem-solving therapies, this title helps men with body image disorders, as well as families and professionals involved in their care.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis
• Seitenzahl: 184
• Erscheinungstermin: 15. Februar 2008
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781135480714
• Artikelnr.: 42982958

Autorenporträt

John F. Morgan is head of the Yorkshire Centre for Eating Disorders. John's research portfolio addresses causes and treatments of eating disorders, and he has written commentaries on eating and body image disorders in men for journals and media.

Inhaltsangabe

Part I: Fat is More Than a Feminist Issue. Snakes and Ladders: Barriers to
Recovery. Stories From the Past: The First Case of Anorexia Nervosa and
Lord Byron's Eating Disorder. Part II: Do You Have a Body Image Disorder?
Anorexia Nervosa. Bulimia Nervosa and Binge Eating. Muscle Dysmorphia
(Bigorexia). Obesity. Part III: Science Fiction and Science Fact. What
Causes Body Image Disorders in Men? Compulsive Exercise: When Does Exercise
Become Unhealthy? The Poisoned Chalice: Anabolic Steroid Abuse. Physical
Health and Body Image Disorders. Mental Health and Body Image Disorders.
The Role of Culture: 'Fat is Not Just a Feminist Issue'. Part IV: 7 Stages
to Recovery. Stage 1: Motivation - A Cost-benefit Analysis of Recovery.
Stage 2: Sharing the Secret. Stage 3: Healthy Habits. Stage 4: Thinking
Straight. Stage 5: Feeling Good. Stage 6: Seeking Professional Help - A
Consumer's Guide. Stage 7: Remaining Well - Sadder and Wiser.