Severe and Enduring Eating Disorder (SEED): Management of Complex Presentations of Anorexia and Bulimia Nervosa

Eating disorders are usually regarded as acute illnesses that patients either recover from or die from. They are rarely classified as severe and enduring in the same way as other mental disorders such as schizophrenia can be. Yet, many patients suffering from eating disorders struggle with their condition for many years. The book introduces Severe and Enduring Eating Disorder (SEED) as a concept, and draws on detailed case histories to describe its assessment and treatment.