I chose to write about eating disorders in adults because there is ageism in eating disorder research and treatment. Consequently, we know very little about eating disorders in adults, despite a significant amount of adults having them. In this post I discuss biological factors during adulthood that increase an individual's susceptibility to developing an eating disorder.
Key Points:
Eating disorders in adults are serious illnesses.
Adults are often denied treatment because of their age.
The aging process brings new risk factors for eating disorder development.
More research is needed to understand eating disorders in adults.
Read the full article here: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-neuroscience-of-eating-disorders/202202/why-we-dont-know-enough-about-eating-disorders-in
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