Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Mental Health Eating Disorders

Mental Health Eating Disorders are a broad category of mental health issues which involve a disturbed relationship with food. These disorders can have devastating effects on physical health, mental wellbeing, and social functioning. Common types of mental health eating disorders include anorexia nervosa, bulimia ner…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 2 peer-reviewed articles cited 🗓 Reviewed July 2026

Overview

Mental Health Eating Disorders are a broad category of mental health issues which involve a disturbed relationship with food. These disorders can have devastating effects on physical health, mental wellbeing, and social functioning. Common types of mental health eating disorders include anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorder. Symptoms may range from severe restriction of food intake to excessive eating or purging. Treatment for mental health eating disorders typically uses a combination of psychotherapy, nutritional guidance, and medical monitoring. Early intervention is key for successful management and recovery.

Research published in this journal

2 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in International Journal of Eating and Weight Disorders.

Journal editorial board
Ronald D Fritz · United States

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