A Perfect Storm: Rise in Eating Disorders Among Teens During COVID-19
Eating disorders among adolescents have doubled since the start of the pandemic and patients are presenting with more severe symptoms.
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PTSD From COVID-19
After 3 years of battling COVID-19, and close to 1 million deaths, the mental health toll of the pandemic is evident everywhere.
Eating Disorder Screening and Treatment Updates From the USPSTF
USPSTF determines that more research is needed to recommend for or against screening in people without symptoms and provides updates on effective screening tools and pharmacotherapies.
The Importance of Improving Eating Disorder Care for Patients and Health Care Professionals
National Eating Disorders Awareness Week is intended to increase awareness about eating disorders and inform how to best care for people with them. A recent summit discussed some of the barriers to eating disorder care for patients and health care professionals alike. What were some areas for improvement noted at the summit?
Restrictive Eating Disorders Up Among Teens During Pandemic
For first 12 months of pandemic, number of admissions at children’s hospital more than double for same period in previous 3 years
Few Patients With Binge Eating Disorder Receive Appropriate Treatment
Despite a high prevalence among US adults, the majority of patients with binge eating disorder never receive treatment.
Digital Cognitive Therapy Aids College Women With Eating Disorders
A coached CBT intervention is effective for reducing eating disorder psychopathology and compensatory behaviors among college women.
Food Distraction Plays a Role in the Psychopathology of Anorexia Nervosa
Among patients with anorexia nervosa, disorder-specific reactions were influenced by homeostatic conditions and not just by the cephalic phase of digestion or awareness of caloric intake.
Women With Anorexia Nervosa at High Risk for Bone Fractures
A study found that patients with anorexia nervosa have a particularly high risk for hip, vertebral, and upper arm fractures.
Diet Quality Could Be a Key Treatment Target for Patients With Depression
Depression severity was correlated with dietary quality in patients who reported appetite loss.
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