Eating Disorders
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Is Mental Illness ‘Transmissible’?
Teens whose classmates have mental illnesses are 3% more likely to later receive a psychiatric diagnosis, study finds.
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Psychiatric Comorbidity Prevalent in Eating Disorders
Identifying comorbid psychiatric disorders should be part of the management of patients with eating disorders.
Commentary
Alcohol to Blame: Weight Regain After Bariatric Surgery
The American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery recommends screening for alcohol intake both before and after metabolic and bariatric...
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Online, Self-Help Program May Curb Binge Eating
Results of a randomized, controlled trial suggest that an online cognitive-behavioral program may help large numbers of people with binge-eating...
Commentary
How to Cure Hedonic Eating?
Mindful eating is as effective as conventional weight loss programs in regard to body mass index and waist circumference.
Latest News
Remote CBT as Effective as In-Person Therapy for Mental Illness
Remote CBT can potentially expand access to care as it is more convenient for patients and potentially more cost-effective.
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What Happens to Surgery Candidates with BHDs and Cancer?
Substance abuse, eating disorders, and sleep disorders were associated with fewer surgeries and greater risk of complications in cancer patients...
Commentary
Can a decrease in dopamine lead to binge eating?
Often, the strong urge to binge subsides rapidly once ADHD is properly treated.
From the Journals
Screen bipolar patients for eating disorders
Lifetime eating disorders were identified in 20% of patients with type 2 bipolar disorder.
From the Journals
Psilocybin shows early promise for anorexia nervosa
The researchers cautioned that the effects on eating disorder psychopathology were “highly variable.”
Evidence-Based Reviews
Using apps in clinical practice: 8 studies
COVID-19’s increased demand on the mental health care delivery system led to expanded utilization of technology-based solutions, including digital...