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The COVID-19 lockdown significantly impacted eating disorder (ED) patients. Binge eating disorder (BED) patients showed the most weight and symptom changes, while younger and Asian individuals demonstrated greater resilience.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Psychology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • The COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdowns profoundly affected global mental health.
  • Patients diagnosed with eating disorders (ED) exhibited heightened vulnerability during this period.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate alterations in eating disorder symptoms and general psychopathology among ED patients across Europe and Asia during the COVID-19 lockdown.
  • To examine variations based on ED diagnostic subtypes, patient age, and geographical location.

Main Methods:

  • A cohort of 829 participants diagnosed with EDs (per DSM-5 criteria) from specialized European and Asian centers was assessed.
  • The COVID-19 Isolation Scale (CIES) was utilized to evaluate participants' experiences during lockdown.

Main Results:

  • Patients with binge eating disorder (BED) reported the most substantial increases in weight and ED symptoms compared to other ED subtypes.
  • Individuals with other specified feeding and eating disorders (OFSED) experienced greater declines in general psychological functioning.
  • Younger participants and those from Asian regions displayed increased resilience to psychopathological changes.

Conclusions:

  • Psychopathological changes in ED patients during the COVID-19 lockdown were influenced by cultural factors, age, and specific ED diagnoses.
  • Clinical services should consider tailored preventive strategies and adaptive therapeutic interventions for vulnerable ED patient populations.