Mental Health Burden Increased for Gender-Minority College Students
Odds of having at least one mental health problem greater for GM vs cisgender students.
Eating Disorders
Online Training Improves HCPs Ability to Manage Eating Disorders
More than 90% of respondents indicated that the program met their learning needs and expectations.
Depression Symptoms Greater in Mothers With Prior Eating Disorders
Findings based on long-term follow-up from 18th week of pregnancy to 18 years postnatal.
Majority of Teens With Eating Disorders Recover
Teens with slightly older age at anorexia onset have better chance of full recovery.
Worldwide Prevalence of Eating Disorders Increased Since 2000
Point prevalence for eating disorders increased during the study period from 2000-2006 to 2013-2018.
Hospital-Treated Infections Linked to Risk for Adolescent Eating Disorders
Infections that require hospitalization and treatment with anti-infective agents in childhood are associated with an increased risk for eating disorders in adolescent girls.
Negative Affect, Diabetes Distress Increase Risk for Binge Eating in Type 1 Diabetes
Individuals who tend to experience negative affect and diabetes distress before eating are at increased risk for objective binge eating at an upcoming meal.
Bone Health in Adolescents With Anorexia Nervosa
Adolescents with atypical anorexia nervosa have higher bone mass density on average than adolescents with anorexia nervosa, but still experience significant deficits in fat mass index.
Food Insecurity Increases Risk for Binge Eating Disorder and Obesity
Investigators observed a link between food insecurity — difficulty affording enough food to support regular, balanced meals — and increased probability of binge-eating disorder and obesity, according to study results.
Prevalence of Eating Disorders 1.4% in Preteens
No statistically significant differences in prevalence rates seen between boys and girls.
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