Eating Disorders Among Children and Adolescents - Related Resources

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A combination of antidepressants and psychotherapy may be more effective than psychotherapy alone, but psychotherapy appeared to be more acceptable to subjects. There was a non-significant trend favouring single psychoterapy over single antidepressants Antidepressants and Psychological Treatments for Bulimia Nervosa.
There is insufficient evidence about the impact of prevention programs for eating disorders in children and adolescents Interventions for Preventing Eating Disorders in Children, Adolescents Ja Young Women.
Antidepressants appear to be ineffective in the treatment of anorexia nervosa Antidepressants for Anorexia Nervosa.

There is no evidence from controlled trials to assess whether early intervention is beneficial in anorexia nervosa Early Intervention in Anorexia Nervosa.
Evidence on inpatient versus outpatient care for eating disorders is insufficient for firm conclusions Inpatient Versus Outpatient Care for Eating Disorders.

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