A very important new study just came out of work done in Sweden on
Family-Based ( Maudsley ) Treatment of anorexia in adolescent girls, titled "
A Pilot Study of a Family-Based Treatment for Adolescent Anorexia Nervosa: 18- and 36-Month Follow-ups."
After 36 months,
over 75% of the patients were in FULL REMISSION. And almost as importantly, "they experienced a less distant and chaotic atmosphere in their families." This, to me, points to the fact that a baffling, life-threatening illness can wreck havoc upon even the most loving of families. The restored health of the sick child greatly improved family functioning.
This study should be a must-read for treatment providers.
After 36 months, over 75% of the patients were in FULL REMISSION. And almost as importantly, "they experienced a less distant and chaotic atmosphere in their families." This, to me, points to the fact that a baffling, life-threatening illness can wreck havoc upon even the most loving of families. The restored health of the sick child greatly improved family functioning.
This study should be a must-read for treatment providers.