Eating Disorders have been on the rise, especially among men, minority groups, and the LGBTQ community (Swanson et al., 2011). However, young adult women are at the highest high risk for eating disorders...a staggering 25% to 40% will experience eating problems (Schwitzer et al., 2001).
0.9% of the population will experience Anorexia Nervosa, 1.5% will experience Bulimia Nervosa, and 3.5% of women and 2.5% of men will experience Binge Eating Disorder. Treatment is critical, as eating disorders can be unhealthy or worse: they can be deadly. They are chronic, meaning they don't often disappear on their own, and have high rates of remission (Crow et al., 2009).
The American Psychiatric Association's Practice Guidelines (2006) for therapists recommend Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for all eating disorders. However, Fairburn et al., (1993) suggest Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) for Binge Eating, and family-based therapy for Anorexia Nervosa.
If you suspect that a loved-one has an eating disorder, consult a psychotherapist, and a local eating disorder support group. Nobody should struggle with these common and dangerous disorders alone.
References:
Swanson, S.A., Crow, S.J., LeGrange, D., Swendsen, J., Merikangas, K.R. (2011). Prevalance and correlates of eating disorders in adolescents. Archives of General Psychiatry, 68, 714-123
Crow, S.J., Peterson, C.B., Swanson, S.A., Raymond, N.C., Specker, S., Eckert, E.D., Mitchell, J.E. (2009). Increased mortality in bulimia nervosa and other eating disorders. American Journal of Psychiatry, 166, 1342-1346
American Psychiatric Association (APA). (2006). Practice guidelines: Treatment of patients with eating disorders (3rd ed.). Retreived from: www.psychaitryonline.com
Fairburn, C.G., Marcus, M.D., Wilson, G.T. (1993). Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for binge eating disorder and bulimia nervosa: A comprehensive treatment manual. In: Binge Eating: Nature, assessment, and treatment (pp. 361-404). New York, NY: Guilford Press.
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