Published online by Cambridge University Press: 04 April 2024
Eating disorders are complex and serious illnesses that can result in physical and psychiatric comorbidities, medical emergencies and progressive health consequences. Although general psychiatrists may be called upon to assist in emergencies or differential diagnoses, training in this area has been limited. The author attempts to fill the gap by providing a summary of the most recent advances in the field of eating disorders in this chapter to help orient trainees and general psychiatrists. This chapter provides an overview of the most recent changes to the DSM-5 and ICD-11 diagnostic categories for eating disorders, as well as their epidemiology, aetiology and treatment, including the management of complications and life-threatening medical emergencies.
The chapter summarises recent advances in the genetic and neurobiological understanding of eating disorders, as well as emerging new research. These scientific advances have the potential to contribute to the development of new, more-effective eating disorder treatments in the future.
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