Absence of Major Depression & Substance Use Disorder More Likely After Recovery from Eating Disorder
Those with an eating disorder (ED) frequently have psychiatric comorbidities; estimates range between 56% and 98%. Such comorbidities contribute to longer periods of illness and poorer outcomes. Major depression and substance use disorder are common ones, with the former affecting 28%–95% of individuals with ED and the latter 17%–46%. Both conditions pose special risks for patients with ED: depression compromises outcomes for individuals with anorexia nervosa, and substance use disorder on top of an eating disorder has proven lethal. Both …
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