Incorrectly perceived as a ’slimmers’ disease resulting from vanity, eating disorders are on the increase, not just for adolescent girls, but for men, women and children of all ages. Despite the increase, the disorder is usually misunderstood and treatment is both inappropriate and ineffective.

This course provides much valuable tuition concerning the physical and psychological symptoms and problems of anorexia, bulimia, binge-eating, laxative abuse and related eating difficulties.