Anorexia: The Latest Thinking on Treatment
With an eating disorder, we work with the child—and the family
Clinical Expert: Eugene V. Beresin, MD
en EspañolEugene Beresin, MD, talks about the difficult but rewarding road to recovery for young people with eating disorders. Dr. Beresin is executive director of The Clay Center for Young Healthy Minds at Massachusetts General Hospital and a professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School.
Last reviewed or updated on December 4, 2023.
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