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Dennis is a psychiatrist and certified eating disorder specialist. Brewerton is an affiliate professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences. In the evolving landscape of mental health diagnostics, the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) stands as the cornerstone. While it is far from a perfect tool, its revisions shape clinical practice and legitimize acceptance of mental health conditions that affect large numbers of patients. Without an accurate diagnosis, patients will continue to experience undue stigma, misdiagnosis, and poor prognosis. With DSM-6’s anticipated release in the next few years, there is an urgent need to legitimize food addiction –…
Some 113 people have become ill with E. coli in recent weeks and experts believe it is most likely linked to a nationally distributed food item. The UK Health Security Agency says testing of samples suggests all of the cases since 25 May are “part of a single outbreak”. Based on the wide geographic spread, it is likely a contaminated batch of product that people can buy around the UK.A number of foods have carried E.coli before, including beansprouts, pre-packed salads and undercooked meat. In the New Year some Lancashire cheese was recalled as a precaution after an E. coli…
Electrical brain stimulation at home, combined with a type of brain training, has been shown to help reduce binge-eating episodes and help people lose weight. The study found that in people who received the combination, binge episodes were reduced from about 20 times a month on average, to six times a month six weeks later. “Our study is the first to look at a new option for home-based treatment that offers a different approach to treating binge-eating disorder.” The gentle brain stimulation technique called transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) targets patterns of behaviour that might be contributing to the loss…
Dr Michaela Flynn, research associate at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience at King’s said: “Current treatments for binge-eating disorder are only effective for some people and many need further or different support to get well.“Our study is the first to look at a new option for home-based treatment that offers a different approach to treating binge eating disorder. The treatment targets the brain driven patterns of behaviour that might be contributing to the loss of control around food, enabling people to shift entrenched thinking and behaviour around food.“Participants commented that their mood felt lighter, which may be a…
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has warned about the consequences of the war on children in Gaza, stating that 90% of children have been deprived of healthy growth due to lack of access to necessary water and food.In a message released today, Thursday, June 6, UNICEF described the impact of the war on children as “horrific.”The message states that access to healthy food for children has been limited or completely disrupted, and the disruption of health services due to several months of conflict in Gaza has placed children and their families in a disastrous situation.According to UN assessments of…
Researchers from the Insitute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King’s College London have investigated the feasibility of a new home-administered treatment for binge eating disorder. The new treatment combines a gentle brain stimulation technique called transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) with a training programme that targets unhelpful patterns of attention around food. The findings, published in BJPsychOpen, indicate that this might be a welcome new avenue for treatment. Binge eating disorder (BED) is a serious mental illness that can affect anyone of any age, gender, ethnicity or background. People with the disorder have recurring episodes of losing control…
The study found that in people who received the combination, binge episodes were reduced from about 20 times a month on average, to six times a month six weeks later. People in this group also reported that they lost between 3.5kg and 4kg from the start of the study to the six-week follow-up. Dr Michaela Flynn, research associate at the institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King’s College London, and first author on the study, said: “Current treatments for binge-eating disorder are only effective for some people and many need further or different support to get well. “Our…
Monte Nido, one of the largest and leading eating disorder treatment providers in the country, has partnered with Arnold Worldwide to launch a powerful new campaign highlighting the common behaviours of those quietly suffering from an eating disorder. The goal is to help them feel seen and inspire them to seek help from an organisation that truly understands them.Eating disorders are a growing, deadly epidemic, yet most cases go unnoticed and untreated because many people suffering are hiding in plain sight. People with all forms of eating disorders, whether knowingly or not, have similar behaviours and habits surrounding a common…
The Canadian Paediatric Society is urging primary-care providers to screen all adolescent patients for eating disorders during routine checkups and other medical visits. The Canadian Paediatric Society is urging primary-care providers to screen all adolescent patients for eating disorders during routine checkups and other medical visits. The society released new guidelines in a position statement Thursday to help pediatricians, family doctors and nurse practitioners diagnose cases of eating disorders, which have increased since the COVID-19 pandemic. Wait times for eating disorder programs have grown dramatically and health-care providers in the community can help by catching eating disorders early and working…
Specialized Treatment Addresses Higher Rates of PTSD and Eating Disorders in the Community MIAMI, June 6, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Due to the unique stressors the LGBTQIA+ community faces, LGBTQIA+ individuals experience a greater incidence of eating disorders and disordered eating behaviors than their heterosexual and cisgender counterparts. Recognizing the challenges encountered by this community, Monte Nido, one of the largest and leading eating disorder treatment providers in the country, emphasizes the importance of inclusive and trauma-informed care in its mission to support full recovery. “Research has consistently shown that LGBTQIA+ individuals are at a significantly higher risk of developing eating…