Parents Caring for Adult Patients with AN and BN Speak Out 'Wearing too many hats' is one of the most common problems among an oft-overlooked group.… Read More
Update: Brain Signals Differ in Certain Mental Health Disorders Symptoms of anorexia are affected by differences in the mid-insula. Many people with mental health… Read More
From Across the Desk: Unsung Heroes These are challenging times for clinicians, patients, and those who support ED patients. A few… Read More
Testing Higher-Calorie Refeeding for AN Inpatients A recent study challenges the traditional start-low, go-slow approach to refeeding. Early weight gain is… Read More
Comparing Weight Gain in Adults with ARFID Restrictive Food Intake with Those with Restrictive AN A pilot study doesn't deliver the expected results. Patients with Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder… Read More
Another Treatment Option for BED Patients A pilot study helped patients deal with the negative emotions underlying BED. While cognitive behavioral… Read More
More Fallout from the COVID-19 Pandemic In one study, medical admissions of teens with EDs were markedly increased. Emerging data point… Read More
Earlier Signs of Risk for Eating Disorders A study finds signs of risk in preadolescents. Traditionally, anxiety and mood disorders are understood… Read More
Two Common EDs Are Omitted from a Global Survey Though far more common than AN and BN, OSFED and BED were left out. Eating… Read More
Is Intensive Multi-Family Therapy Worthwhile? One study is examining the possible benefits of shortened treatment. A new feasibility trial will… Read More
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS: Fasting Q. Recently I have seen several college students who are regularly fasting. This seems risky. Do… Read More
Personality Factors Can Help Predict Symptom Changes After Residential Treatment But observable symptoms might be misleading. Treatment guidelines for AN and BN routinely state that… Read More