Why we don't know enough about eating disorders in adults

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.

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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