Prevention and early intervention in eating disorders: findings from a rapid review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Eating disorders (EDs) are complex psychological disorders, with low rates of detection and early intervention. They can lead to significant mental and physical health complications, especially if intervention is delayed. Given high rates of morbidity and mortality, low treatment uptake, and significant rates of relapse, it is important to examine prevention, early intervention, and early recognition initiatives. The aim of this review is to identify and evaluate literature on preventative and early intervention programs in EDs.

Methods

This paper is one of a series of Rapid Reviews, designed to inform the Australian National Eating Disorders Research and Translation Strategy 2021-2031, funded, and released by the Australian Government. To provide a current and ri

SUBMITTER: Koreshe E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9999654 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature