American Indian Adolescents and Disordered Eating

2010 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 2156759X1001400
Author(s):  
Juleen K. Buser
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
American Indian ◽  
School Counseling ◽  
School Counselors ◽  
Disordered Eating ◽  
Eating Behaviors ◽  
Racial Groups ◽  
Disordered Eating Behaviors ◽  
Indian Adolescents ◽  
American Indian Adolescents

School counselors play an important role in identifying and intervening with students struggling with disordered eating (e.g., Bardick et al., 2004). Research has shown that American Indian adolescents report higher rates of certain disordered eating behaviors than other racial groups. The literature on the prevalence and etiology of disordered eating among American Indian adolescents can assist school counselors in gaining understanding of this mental health struggle and can contribute to school counseling prevention and intervention.

scholarly journals The impact of COVID-19 on disordered eating behavior: a qualitative analysis of internet users’ response to the global pandemic (Preprint)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sara K Nutley ◽  
Alyssa M Falise ◽  
Rebecca Henderson ◽  
Vicky Apostolou ◽  
Carol A Mathews ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Disordered Eating ◽  
Eating Behavior ◽  
Eating Behaviors ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Discussion Forums ◽  
Prevention Measures ◽  
Disordered Eating Behaviors ◽  
Disordered Eating Behavior ◽  
The Impact

BACKGROUND A growing body of evidence suggests a significant association between the COVID-19 pandemic and population mental health. Findings suggest that individuals with a lifetime history of disordered eating behavior may be negatively affected by COVID-19 related anxiety and prevention measures may disrupt daily functioning and limit access to treatment. Nevertheless, data describing the influence of the COVID-19 pandemic on disordered eating behaviors are limited and most findings focus on individuals in treatment settings. OBJECTIVE To characterize the experiences of global Reddit users posting in eating disorder (ED)-related discussion forums, describing the influence of the COVID-19 pandemic on overall mental health and disordered eating behavior. METHODS Data were collected from popular subreddits acknowledging EDs as their primary discussion topic. Unique discussion posts dated from January 1, 2020 to May 31, 2020 that referenced the COVID-19 pandemic were extracted and evaluated using inductive, thematic data analysis. RESULTS Six primary themes were identified: change in ED symptoms, change in exercise routine, impact of quarantine on daily life, emotional well-being, help-seeking behavior, and associated risks and health outcomes. The majority of users reported that the COVID-19 pandemic and associated public health prevention measures negatively impacted their psychiatric health and contributed to increased disordered eating behaviors. Feelings of isolation, frustration, and anxiety were common. Many individuals used Reddit forums to share personal experiences, seek advice, and offer shared accountability. CONCLUSIONS Reddit discussion forums have provided a therapeutic community for individuals to share experiences and provide support for peers with ED during a period of increased psychiatric distress. Future research is needed to assess the impact of COVID-19 on disordered eating behavior and to evaluate the role of social media discussion forums in mental health treatment, especially during periods of limited treatment access.

scholarly journals Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Disordered Eating Behavior: Qualitative Analysis of Social Media Posts

10.2196/26011 ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. e26011
Author(s):  
Sara K Nutley ◽  
Alyssa M Falise ◽  
Rebecca Henderson ◽  
Vasiliki Apostolou ◽  
Carol A Mathews ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Disordered Eating ◽  
Eating Behavior ◽  
Eating Behaviors ◽  
Discussion Forums ◽  
Prevention Measures ◽  
Disordered Eating Behaviors ◽  
Disordered Eating Behavior ◽  
The Impact

Background A growing body of evidence is suggesting a significant association between the COVID-19 pandemic and population-level mental health. Study findings suggest that individuals with a lifetime history of disordered eating behavior may be negatively affected by COVID-19–related anxiety, and prevention measures may disrupt daily functioning and limit access to treatment. However, data describing the influence of the COVID-19 pandemic on disordered eating behaviors are limited, and most findings focus on individuals in treatment settings. Objective The aim of this study is to characterize the experiences of Reddit users worldwide who post in eating disorder (ED)–related discussion forums describing the influence of the COVID-19 pandemic on their overall mental health and disordered eating behavior. Methods Data were collected from popular subreddits acknowledging EDs as their primary discussion topic. Unique discussion posts dated from January 1 to May 31, 2020 that referenced the COVID-19 pandemic were extracted and evaluated using inductive, thematic data analysis. Results Six primary themes were identified: change in ED symptoms, change in exercise routine, impact of quarantine on daily life, emotional well-being, help-seeking behavior, and associated risks and health outcomes. The majority of users reported that the COVID-19 pandemic and associated public health prevention measures negatively impacted their psychiatric health and contributed to increased disordered eating behaviors. Feelings of isolation, frustration, and anxiety were common. Many individuals used Reddit forums to share personal experiences, seek advice, and offer shared accountability. Conclusions Reddit discussion forums have provided a therapeutic community for individuals to share experiences and provide support for peers with ED during a period of increased psychiatric distress. Future research is needed to assess the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on disordered eating behavior and to evaluate the role of social media discussion forums in mental health treatment, especially during periods of limited treatment access.

Prevalence of Disordered Eating Behaviors Among Male Collegiate Athletes

2008 ◽  
Author(s):  
Trent A. Petrie ◽  
Christy Greenleaf ◽  
Justine Reel ◽  
Jennifer E. Carter
Keyword(s):  
Disordered Eating ◽  
Eating Behaviors ◽  
Collegiate Athletes ◽  
Disordered Eating Behaviors

Eating Perfect: Associations Between Perfectionism and Disordered Eating Behaviors

2014 ◽  
Author(s):  
Angela K. Montfort ◽  
Sarah McLaulin ◽  
Gregory L. Brack ◽  
Kathleen Mckinney Clark ◽  
Jeffrey S. Ashby
Keyword(s):  
Disordered Eating ◽  
Eating Behaviors ◽  
Disordered Eating Behaviors
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