The association of eating disorder specific and unspecific symptoms with suicidal ideation in patients with anorexia nervosa.

ABSTRACT: Anorexia nervosa is a serious eating disorder with a high mortality rate, ranking among the most lethal mental health conditions. This is not only due to sequelae of cachexia, but also due to suicidality. The present study employs a network analysis approach to determine whether there are unique associations between suicidal ideation and eating disorder-specific symptoms in anorexia nervosa, or if suicidal ideation is more influenced by other symptoms such as those more loosely related to eating disorders or general internalizing symptoms, as well as biological factors. Additionally, we examined the potentially changing impact of symptoms after intensive treatment. Methods: The study involved female patients with anorexia nervosa admitted to intensive inpatient treatment. Eating dis

SUBMITTER: Stender EM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12552992 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature