This article provides background information, descriptions, and evidential support for the more recent treatments for adolescents with anorexia nervosa, including family-based treatment, adolescent focused therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, systemic family… Click to show full abstract
This article provides background information, descriptions, and evidential support for the more recent treatments for adolescents with anorexia nervosa, including family-based treatment, adolescent focused therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, systemic family therapy, and psychopharmacologic treatments. At this time, family-based treatment has the best evidence of efficacy and cost-effectiveness. Future directions in treatment research for adolescent anorexia nervosa are discussed.
               
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