title: A lifeline for families. Interview by Carol Davis.
abstract: Eating disorders are becoming more common among younger children, including boys. Nurses in specialist units offer a lifeline.
authors.forename: Sue
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Minto
authors.forename: Dee
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Dawson
authors.forename: Martin
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Davies
authors.forename: Philip
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Yearley
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D002665:Child Psychiatry / Q000458:organization & administration*; D017281:Cost of Illness; D005192:Family Health; D001068:Feeding and Eating Disorders / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D006757:Hospital Units / Q000458:organization & administration*; D015277:Hotlines; D006801:Humans; D024802:Nurse's Role; D010290:Parents / Q000193:education / Q000523:psychology; D010371:Pediatric Nursing / Q000458:organization & administration*; D011568:Psychiatric Nursing / Q000458:organization & administration*; D002666:Psychology, Child; D011615:Psychotherapy, Group / Q000458:organization & administration; D006113:United Kingdom / Q000453:epidemiology