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