Inpatients experiences about the impact of traumatic stress on eating behaviors: an exploratory focus group study

ConclusionTraumatic stress can impact eating behavior in several complex ways that over time may cause adverse health consequences. The results add to an important understanding of changes in eating behavior that might appear in people struggling to cope with the after effects of traumatic life experiences to the existing literature. To better understand the complexity of how traumatic experiences may impact eating behavior, this knowledge is important and useful for health professionals offering support to those who experience struggling with eating behavior after traumatic experiences.
Source: Journal of Eating Disorders - Category: Eating Disorders & Weight Management Source Type: research