42. Clinical Outcomes Among Adolescents Diagnosed With Anorexia Nervosa During the COVID-19 Pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic saw a rise in the incidence and severity of anorexia nervosa (AN) among youth, accompanied by longer wait times for services and limited opportunities for in-person visits. How these changes affected outcomes for adolescents with AN remains largely unknown. We sought to assess clinical outcomes of adolescents with newly diagnosed AN or atypical AN (AAN) over a 1 year period treated during the pandemic compared to preceding years.
Source: Journal of Adolescent Health - Category: Child Development Authors: Source Type: research