Single Session Interventions
Many questions emerged after the concept was presented. The concept of using a single session to intervene for persons facing barriers to care for suspected eating disorders was first suggested by…
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Eating Disorders in Men Stigma is a major barrier to diagnosis and treatment for eating disorders among men. Approaches to screening and diagnosis need to be updated. PLUS ‘Food Rules’ and Binge…
Predicting Relapse
Many factors can signal risk of relapse, especially in AN patients. High relapse rates among eating disorders patients, especially those with anorexia nervosa (AN), are still problematic. For example, 40% to 50%…
UPDATE: Senate Bill Would Add Nutrition Services for Older Patients with Eating Disorders
A bipartisan bill, the Nutrition CARE Act, introduced in early October, would amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act to allow registered clinicians, dietitians, nutrition specialists, and mental health professionals to…
From Across the Desk
One of the joys of fall is enjoying the variety of colorful leaves all around us. Eating disorders also come in a wide variety of forms, and this issue includes ways to…
Chronic Health Problems and the Risk of Eating Disorders
Essential elements include being aware of commonly overlooked symptoms and weight stigma. Having a chronic health condition, including physical and intellectual disabilities, can increase the risk of developing an eating disorder, particularly…
Comparing Internet and Day Treatment Programs for BN
Online programs had good long-term results in this Swedish study. Many persons with binge eating disorder (BED) never receive treatment because programs are not available to them due to access to treatment…
Excess Exercise: A Sign of Midlife Eating Disorders Among Men
More data on male eating disorders is slowly emerging. Research into eating disorders in middle-aged and older individuals is growing, but still lags behind that of younger groups. Information about older men…
A Clinical Guideline for Patients with Higher Weights
The guideline from Australia includes suggestions for psychological approaches for adults and younger patients. An Australian research group tasked with producing a clinical guideline for people with eating disorders who have higher…
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS: Psilocybin for AN?
Q. A patient recently mentioned hearing that a psychedelic drug was being tested for anorexia nervosa. Is this true? (GH, Austin, TX) A. Yes, your patient was correct. The drug she mentioned was probably…
Racial Discrimination as a Young Teen May Lead to BED
Those who reported racial discrimination had a 3.31 greater risk of developing BED. The Adolescent Brain Cognitive Study is the largest prospective study of adolescent brain development in the U.S. This study…
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Early Intervention for Eating Disorders Gaining access treatment may take a long journey over many years, often resulting in no treatment at all. A team from Maudsley Hospital, London, have proposed a…