“…Moreover, SGA use fits well with some neurobiological models of AN, focusing on monoamine dysfunction (Kishi et al 2012). It is particularly challenging to understand why SGA are being more and more used (Fazeli et al 2012), given their side effects, such as metabolic and hormonal disturbances, extrapyramidal side effects (EPS), somnolence, and hypotension, all occurring mainly at beginning of treatment, and potentially threatening the therapeutic alliance. In this article, we will present clinical data from a set of AN adolescents, followed up naturalistically for at least 6 months, who were much improved after adding olanzapine to usual clinical management.…”