"Some research suggests that members of marginalized groups may face higher rates of eating disorders, including people who are transgender or gender nonbinary," writes Dr. Blair Uniacke.
"Although relatively uncommon, eating disorders remain an important concern for clinicians and researchers as well as the general public," writes Dr. B. Timothy Walsh.
Bulimia nervosa is an eating disorder characterized by episodes of binge eating followed by compensatory behaviors aimed at preventing weight gain, most commonly vomiting, explains Dr. Evelyn Attia.
Dr. B. Timothy Walsh and Dr. Deborah Glasofer share advice for parents of teenagers with eating disorders to support them during the COVID-10 pandemic.
Concerned about relapse and maintaining recovery, practitioners who specialize in eating disorders and patients are embracing teletherapy now that face-to-face sessions are less of an option.
Concerned about relapse and maintaining recovery, practitioners and patients are embracing teletherapy now that face-to-face sessions are less of an option.
"Eating disorders are not a choice," says Dr. Evelyn Attia. "They are serious psychiatric illnesses that are potentially lethal, but if properly identified are entirely treatable."