Eating disorders: Identification and response

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NEDC

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Year

2022

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Find information about the different types of eating disorders, according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), Fifth Edition, screening tools that can be used by health professionals to detect the possibility of an eating disorder and identify when a comprehensive assessment is warranted, such as Eating Disorder Screen for Primary Care (ESP), and a list of warning signs and responses.

 

 

 


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