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Understanding and Managing Eating Disorders in the School Setting

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  23 February 2012

Bridie Hellings  and
Terry Bowles
Bridie Hellings*
Affiliation:
Centre for Social, Emotional, Cognitive, and Behavioural Development, Australian Catholic University, Australia. [email protected]
Terry Bowles
Affiliation:
Centre for Social, Emotional, Cognitive, and Behavioural Development, Australian Catholic University, Australia.
*
*Address for Correspondence: Bridie Hellings, Australian Catholic University, School of Psychology, Locked Bag 4115, Fitzroy VIC 3065, Australia.
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Abstract

Children and adolescents suffering from an eating disorder will typically experience the adverse impact of such a disorder upon their education. These sufferers are often forced to defer their education whilst seeking treatment. However, there are a number of signs educators and school psychologists can look for to identify a student who may be struggling with an eating disorder, so as early intervention can be made to assist these students in the best possible manner. Based on a summary of recent research and literature, this article explains how eating disorders may be manifested in a school setting, how educators and school psychologists can help a student suffering from an eating disorder, and how schools can intervene to prevent eating disorders in students. Possible directions for future research in this area will also be explored.

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Journal of Psychologists and Counsellors in Schools , Volume 17 , Issue 1 , July 2007 , pp. 60 - 67
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 2007

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