Mental disorders are increasingly conceptualized as biomedical diseases, explained as
manifestations of genetic and neurobiological abnormalities. Here, we discuss changes in …

Eating disorders (EDs) are serious psychiatric illnesses that typically develop during
adolescence and emerging adulthood. Early intervention is important for improved …

Epigenetic mechanisms are believed to link environmental exposures to alterations in gene
expression, and in so doing, to provide a physical substrate for the activation of hereditary …

Abstract Aim Eating disorders (EDs) are disabling disorders, predominantly affecting
adolescents and young adults. Untreated symptoms have lasting effects on brain, body and …

Objective This study compared the effectiveness of two approaches to imagery rescripting
(body versus general) among young women with an elevated risk of developing an eating …

Objectives Understanding depression as biologically caused has been shown to impact
both treatment preferences and prognostic pessimism. Attribution theory has been posited …

The article assesses the effectiveness of a comprehensive team-based and person-centered
method in treating first episode of eating disorders. Topics covered include the impact of the …

BACKGROUND: Eating disorders seriously affect both physical health and psychosocial
functioning. Breaking the confines of an eating disorder requires engagement in a …

Anorexia nervosa has one of the highest death rates of all mental illnesses and one of the
poorest treatment outcomes. However, one novel treatment, the neurobiologically-based …

Eating disorders (EDs) are characterized by intense preoccupation with shape and weight
and maladaptive eating practices. The complex of symptoms that characterize EDs often …