Perceived psychosocial impairment associated with eating disorder features: responses to a mental health literacy intervention

Caroline Bentley, Kassandra Gratwick-Sarll, Jonathan Mond

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    Abstract

    Whether and to what extent young adults are aware of the adverse impact of eating disorder features (EDF) on psychosocial functioning is unclear, although such awareness may affect the experience and behavior of sufferers. The aim of the current study was to examine young adults perceptions of psychosocial impairment associated with EDF, and the potential effect on these perceptions of an eating disorders mental health literacy (ED-MHL) intervention. The adverse effects on psychosocial functioning of binge eating, purging and extreme dietary restriction appear to be readily recognized by young people. Awareness of the adverse effects of excessive exercise and overvaluation may be poorer, but amenable to improvement by means of a relatively simple intervention. These features may warrant particular attention in health promotion programs
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)1-7
    JournalJournal of Eating Disorders
    Volume3
    Issue number46
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2015

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