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Eating disorders in college.

Elaine L Phillips1, Helen D Pratt

  • 1University Counseling and Testing Center, 2513 Faunce Student Services Building, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI 49008-5323, USA. elaine.phillips@wmich.edu

Pediatric Clinics of North America
|March 8, 2005
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Anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa are serious eating disorders impacting college students. This article reviews their psychologic and psychopharmacologic treatments for this vulnerable population.

Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa are severe chronic psychiatric conditions with significant medical and psychological consequences.
  • These eating disorders manifest across emotional, cognitive, behavioral, and physical health domains.
  • Symptom onset frequently coincides with the college years, a period of significant developmental transitions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide an overview of eating disorders within the college student population.
  • To discuss the unique challenges and high incidence of eating disorders in college students.
  • To cover current psychologic and psychopharmacologic treatment approaches.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review and synthesis of existing research on eating disorders in college students.

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  • Analysis of factors contributing to high incidence in this demographic, including emancipation and individuation.
  • Examination of psychological and pharmacological treatment modalities.

    • Main Results:

    • Eating disorders present significant challenges for college students, affecting multiple life domains.
    • Developmental factors like emancipation and intimacy may contribute to increased incidence.
    • Both psychological and pharmacological treatments are crucial for managing these disorders.

    Conclusions:

    • College students represent a high-risk population for anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa.
    • Understanding the intersection of developmental issues and eating disorders is vital for effective intervention.
    • Comprehensive treatment strategies incorporating psychological and pharmacological interventions are necessary.