Eating disorders
A new study published in the International Journal of Eating Disorders has made significant contributions to the understanding of recovery in eating disorders. The research, conducted by Hunna J. Watson and colleagues from the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, aimed to develop a standardized definition of recovery that can
Eating disorders
In the wake of rising prevalence of eating disorders in England and the lack of national guidance in relation to different ED presentations, a growing number of individuals and organizations are advocating for a comprehensive, evidence-based national eating disorder strategy. This strategy must include specific guidance on the remote delivery
Eating disorders
A recent study from the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) has found that increased outpatient psychotherapy following hospitalization can significantly reduce the risk of rehospitalization for youth with eating disorders. The research, led by Erin C. Accurso, examined the impact of outpatient therapy on rehospitalization rates among California Medicaid
Anxiety
Trauma exposure has been associated with increased symptoms of anxiety and depression in adolescents presenting with eating disorders. A recent study published in Psychiatry Research found that adolescents with multiple trauma exposures reported higher levels of depression, anxiety, and eating disorder symptoms than those with no trauma exposure. Despite this,
Eating disorders
A recent study from the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) has found that increased outpatient psychotherapy following hospitalization can significantly reduce the risk of rehospitalization for youth with eating disorders. The research, led by Erin C. Accurso, examined the impact of outpatient therapy on rehospitalization rates among California Medicaid
Eating disorders
Research conducted by a team of researchers at Kent State University has uncovered a significant association between child maltreatment and disordered eating among children and adolescents. The study, published in the Journal of Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics, aimed to quantify the link between child maltreatment and indicators of disordered eating
Eating disorders
The Body Advocacy Movement (BAM), a cognitive-dissonance-based eating disorder prevention program, has the potential to be adapted into a digital format to increase accessibility and address the critical gap in existing digital eating disorder interventions. College students with elevated eating disorder psychopathology and past BAM participants shared their experiences with
Youth
A study conducted among 400 adolescents aged 13-19 in the Silesian Voivodeship, Poland, found a concerning prevalence of eating disorders (EDs) in the region. The research, led by the Medical University of Silesia, aimed to assess the frequency of EDs and knowledge about EDs among adolescents. The study revealed that
Youth
Adolescents and young adults suffering from restrictive eating disorders may experience impaired renal function, highlighting the need for further research and specific guidelines regarding protein prescriptions during inpatient treatment. A recent study conducted at the Faculty of Science has shed light on this understudied area, providing valuable insights into the
Youth
A new study on eating disorders has reported that body image disturbance, disordered eating, and eating disorders are prevalent among gender diverse youth. The study, conducted by researchers at Columbia University Medical Center, highlights the importance of routine assessment and treatment of both gender dysphoria and eating disorders concurrently for
