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‘Incredibly high’ proportion of children exhibit disordered eating behaviors
A systematic review and meta-analysis of 32 studies found that 22% of children and adolescents exhibit disordered eating, according to findings published in JAMA Pediatrics.
APA releases new guidelines for assessment, treatment of eating disorders
The American Psychiatric Association plans to align treatment of eating disorders with a focus on risk-benefit analysis of physical and psychosocial factors, according to new guidelines published in the American Journal of Psychiatry.
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Body dissatisfaction associated with eating disorders in midlife women
Similar to younger women, midlife women’s dissatisfaction with their body was linked to eating disorder pathology, according to the findings of a small study published in Menopause.
Pleiotropy may contribute to adverse mental health outcomes in women with endometriosis
Women with endometriosis faced higher odds of anxiety, depression and eating disorders, which researchers said are likely driven by genetic and phenotypic associations.
Patients with familial hypercholesterolemia may be more vulnerable to eating disorders
A study published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology found that patients with familial hypercholesterolemia may have elevated risk for developing eating disorders.
Eating disorder admissions increased after start of pandemic
Inpatient and outpatient volume increased for pediatric patients with an eating disorder following the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a study published in JAMA Pediatrics.
Most-viewed TikTok content on nutrition is ‘weight normative’
The most-viewed content on TikTok related to food, nutrition and weight focuses on weight-normative messaging, according to a study published in PLOS One.
APA receives $100K grant to improve diagnosis of eating disorders
The American Psychiatric Association announced it has received a $100,000 grant from the Council of Medical Specialty Societies to promote the early and proper diagnosis of eating disorders.
HHS releases roadmap in addressing national mental health crisis
HHS has released its “Roadmap for Behavioral Health Integration,” which details policy solutions to help integrate mental health and substance use care into large health care systems.
Q&A: Tool helps PCPs screen for eating disorders during routine visits
A tool that screens for eating disorders and helps providers counsel patients is now available for primary care clinicians in the United States.
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