AED Eating Disorders: A Guide to Medical Care (4th Ed.)
About this resource
Often referred to as, the purple book, this guide from the Academy for Eating Disorders' (AED) Medical Care Standards Committee, is intended as a resource to promote recognition and risk management in the care of those with eating disorders.
The recently released 4th edition guide is available in English and offers:
- Important facts about eating disorders
- Presenting signs and symptoms
- Early Recognition
- Information on a comprehensive assessment
- Reference about Re-feeding Syndrome and Undereating
- Goals of treatment
- Timely interventions
- Information on ongoing management
For access to the 3rd edition available in multiple languages, access the AED website here.
See also
Issue 72: Body Image, Social Media and Eating Disorders - Part 1
Editor’s Note Introduction of new NEDC body image fact sheet Associate Professor Rachel F.
Read moreIssue 58 I The Link Between Drugs, Alcohol and Eating Disorders
Drugs, Alcohol and Eating Disorders Editor’s Note: Welcome to a New Year with the NEDC!
Read moreInsights in recovery - An overview of the research project informing the Insights in Recovery Guide
The Insights in Recovery project explored recovery oriented healthcare practices that are meaningful for people with all eating disorder diagnoses.
Read moreRESET - A Conversation About Boys' Body Image
Australia's first digital body image program for boys, RESET is a digital education program designed to start a deeper conversation with boys about negative body image and eating disorders.
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