From isolation to weight gain to the anxiety of remote learning, the global pandemic presents a variety of reasons why those with eating disorders are having a difficult time managing their health conditions. Jessie Menzel, MD, pediatric program manager with…
Tag: Bulimia Nervosa
Devi mangiare! Why culture may be contributing to disordered eating among Italian-Australian women
“You have to eat!” It’s a sentiment that illustrates how central food is to Italian culture, but the woman who uttered these words also happens to be struggling with bulimia nervosa.
College students access eating disorders therapy via phone app
Studying college women with eating disorders, a team led by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis found that a phone-based app that delivers a form of cognitive behavioral therapy was an effective means of intervention in addressing specific disorders.
Helping Patients With Binge Eating Disorders: There’s an App for That
Study suggests that adaptation of smartphone technology is a scalable option that significantly improves clinical outcomes