Eating Disorders
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Admissions for eating disorders double in pandemic
More adolescents have needed help for eating disorders, which has exacerbated a treatment bottleneck.
From the Journals
New obesity target? Dopamine circuit in brainstem affects satiety
A newly identified dopaminergic neural circuit in the hindbrain plays a role in satiety, a mouse study found, which methylphenidate acts on.
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Child suicides drive Colorado hospital to declare state of emergency
"I've been in pediatrics for two decades and have never seen anything like this before," said Dr. David Brumbaugh.
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APA, AMA, others move to stop insurer from overturning mental health claims ruling
The APA hopes that whatever the court says about United Behavioral Health applies to all insurers that provide employer-sponsored health benefits...
Conference Coverage
COVID lockdowns linked to PTSD in patients with eating disorders
These findings should be considered when developing interventions for eating disorders, said lead study author Veronica Nisticò.
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An international trip: Global experts weigh in on psychedelics
In most, if not all, countries, it is still illegal to prescribe psychedelics in other than a research setting.
From the Journals
‘Stunning’ report shows eating disorders are vastly underestimated
A 2019 global study of eating disorders excluded binge-eating disorder and other specified or eating disorders, Dr. Damian F. Santomauro reported...
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‘Peer respites’ provide an alternative to psychiatric wards during pandemic
“When things are really tough and you need extra support but you don’t need hospitalization, where’s that middle ground?” asked Keris Myrick of...
Conference Coverage
Binge eating in ADHD may not be impulsivity-related
“Enhanced responsiveness to food cues may be a mediating mechanism underlying overeating in ADHD,” said Elizabeth Martin, MSc.
From the Journals
Reassuring findings on SSRIs and diabetes risk in children
For the current study, the researchers analyzed claims data on almost 1.6 million patients aged 10-19 years.
Evidence-Based Reviews
Anorexia nervosa and COVID-19
Understanding the relationship between eating disorders and infections can improve outcomes.