Abstract
This review examines family therapy as an effective intervention for Anorexia Nervosa (AN) in adolescents. An electronic and
manual literature search was conducted. Studies pertaining to family therapy in the treatment of AN and specifically, the
Maudsley Method/Family-Based Treatment were identified. A limited number of randomized control trials exist implicating family
therapy. Of the existent studies, methodological limitations pertaining to small, homogeneous sample sizes are evident. Despite
the limited number of studies, family therapy appears to illustrate probable efficacy. Additional research and funding are
necessary to fully support family therapy in the treatment of AN in adolescents.
manual literature search was conducted. Studies pertaining to family therapy in the treatment of AN and specifically, the
Maudsley Method/Family-Based Treatment were identified. A limited number of randomized control trials exist implicating family
therapy. Of the existent studies, methodological limitations pertaining to small, homogeneous sample sizes are evident. Despite
the limited number of studies, family therapy appears to illustrate probable efficacy. Additional research and funding are
necessary to fully support family therapy in the treatment of AN in adolescents.
- Content Type Journal Article
- Pages 1-12
- DOI 10.1007/s10880-011-9262-3
- Authors
- Amanda Smith, University at Buffalo, State University of New York, 409 Baldy Hall, North Campus, Buffalo, NY 14260, USA
- Catherine Cook-Cottone, University at Buffalo, State University of New York, 409 Baldy Hall, North Campus, Buffalo, NY 14260, USA
- Journal Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings
- Online ISSN 1573-3572
- Print ISSN 1068-9583