Psychiatric Times: What is the prevalence of eating disorders in BIPOC communities? One study by Cheng, et al,2 indicates that there are not any significant differences in prevalence of eating disorders or subthreshold eating disorders among ethnic groups. PT: What unique challenges do BIPOC communities face in accessing mental health care for eating disorders? Lastly, eating disorders can co-occur with other psychiatric conditions, and it is necessary to find treatment providers who can address eating disorders and other co-occurring conditions such as posttraumatic stress disorder. Eating disorders in BIPOC communities.

Source: Washington Post February 29, 2024 06:00 UTC