Tag: causation

What parents need to know about the causes of eating disorders

Chapter 5 of my book. A ‘pack of cards’ analogy to help you with the nuances around causation of an eating disorder. It’s not just the bullying or the ‘healthy eating’ talk in school. I urge you to focus on what you CAN do.
Parents ask: ‘Did we cause our child’s eating disorder?’

A detailed look at the myths and the evidence. Short answer: No.
Eating disorders: understand where psychotherapists are coming from

Psychotherapists, if they’re not specialised in the latest on eating disorders, may waste time on “insight” into “underlying” psychological “causes”.

What parents need to know about the causes of eating disorders