17.1 Examining the Impact of COVID-19 on Adolescents With Eating Disorders

There is a noticeable lack of evidence regarding the impact of COVID-19 and the associated lockdown on young people with eating disorders (EDs). The goals of this study were to: 1) examine characteristics of adolescents presenting for ED assessment since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic; 2) compare adolescents presenting for ED assessment since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic to those that presented for assessment 1 year previously; and 3) examine implications of the pandemic on the system of care.

Source: Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry - October 1, 2021 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Wendy Spettigue, Nicole Obeid, Natalie Finner, Megan Harrison, Leanna Isserlin, Amy Robinson, Madison Erbach, Mark L. Norris Tags: Feeding and Eating Disorders Source Type: research