QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS: Antidepressant-linked Muscle Spasms
Q: One of my patients with bulimia nervosa has had troubling periods of dystonia for… Read More
Publication Month: July/August
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When a Patient Refuses Treatment Involuntary treatment of any psychiatric disorder has always been a… Read More
Some Highlights from the 2020 iaedp Virtual Meeting
An international meeting as close as your computer keyboard. After the 2020 iaedp conference planned… Read More
Update: Eating Disorders PSA: A New Act to Help Prevent Disordered Eating in Schools
The Eating Disorders Prevention in Schools Act of 2020 (Eating Disorders PSA) was first introduced… Read More
From Across the Desk
The COVID crisis has pushed publications and organizations to turn to computer tools to bridge… Read More
Addressing Stigma about Eating Disorders
Attention turns to needed changes in media coverage. Australian eating disorders specialists recently have a… Read More
When Family-Based Treatment Fails
Can therapist and family members successfully reboot treatment? Family-based treatment (FBT) for adolescents with AN… Read More
Dulaglutide Reduces Binge Eating in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes
A pilot study from Italy showed the drug was more effective than glicazide. Binge eating… Read More
How Fitness Centers Deal with Suspected Eating Disorders
Most employees had experience with clients with EDs or use of excess exercise. A fitness… Read More
Establishing Canadian Practice Guidelines for Children and Teens
The most highly recommended treatments were family-based. By any measure, it was a daunting project:… Read More
Anorexia Nervosa 30 Years after the Diagnosis
There were no deaths, but about 20% had a chronic ED. Relatively few studies have… Read More
What Keeps Young Adults with EDs from Seeking Help?
Professionals also need increased awareness of barriers to care. Not all young adults seek help… Read More