Eating Disorders
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...
Feature
Tips for addressing uptick in mental health visits: Primary care providers collaborate, innovate
Clinical psychologist recommends primary care providers screen all adult patients for depression and anxiety.
Conference Coverage
What’s best for patients who are dying of anorexia?
Psychiatrists must grapple with questions of law, capacity, and resources.
Latest News
APA launches online eating disorder assessment tool
The tool guides clinicians through the screening, assessing, diagnosing, and treatment planning of patients with anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa...
Conference Coverage
Eating disorder apps fall short when it comes to privacy
Many individuals with an ED may be reluctant to seek treatment because of stigma and shame.
Latest News
Eating disorders in children is a global public health emergency
Eating disorders are among the most life-threatening mental disorders.
Conference Coverage
Strong need for eating disorder screening in patients with PTSD
Undiagnosed eating pathology may exacerbate functional impairment from PTSD.
From the Journals
Cutting social media to 1 hour a day boosts self-image in young adults
Plenty of research has linked frequent social media use with body image issues and even eating disorders. But crucial gaps in our knowledge remain...