While eating disorders like anorexia may affect a seemingly small percentage of the population, they are extremely important to be aware of in practice as they can not only be associated with other medical and psychiatric conditions, but can increase a patient's morbidity and mortality.
To get a better idea of what having an eating disorder is like, check out the interview (link below) with a real patient who has a longstanding history of anorexia. Not only does she provide powerful insight into her experiences with this mental health condition, but she also offers valuable advice on how medical professionals should and shouldn't handle patients with eating disorders. Lastly, the patient also stresses the recognition of eating disorders as a chronic condition and the importance of and need for treatment programs for adults who have in the past and still continue to struggle with body image and harmful eating and weight loss behaviours.
To get a better idea of what having an eating disorder is like, check out the interview (link below) with a real patient who has a longstanding history of anorexia. Not only does she provide powerful insight into her experiences with this mental health condition, but she also offers valuable advice on how medical professionals should and shouldn't handle patients with eating disorders. Lastly, the patient also stresses the recognition of eating disorders as a chronic condition and the importance of and need for treatment programs for adults who have in the past and still continue to struggle with body image and harmful eating and weight loss behaviours.
- "Interview On The Road To Recovery, Part 1" by Chris Hilliard (Blog of the UNC Center of Excellence for Eating Disorders)
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