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Eating Disorders

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Quiz
02/26/2026
Maria Mantas
Do you remember what the APA guideline recommends? Test your knowledge with this quiz!
Do you remember what the APA guideline recommends? Test your knowledge with this quiz!
Do you remember what the APA...
02/26/2026
Psych Congress Network
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News
10/30/2025
Maria Mantas
According to a noninferiority randomized clinical trial published in JAMA Network Open, web-based guided self-help may be an effective standalone treatment for binge-eating disorder (BED).
According to a noninferiority randomized clinical trial published in JAMA Network Open, web-based guided self-help may be an effective standalone treatment for binge-eating disorder (BED).
According to a noninferiority...
10/30/2025
Psych Congress Network
People With PCOS More At Risk for Eating Disorders
News
08/27/2024
Evi Arthur
People with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) could be more at risk for eating disorders than people without PCOS, according to recent results from a review and meta-analysis published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. 
People with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) could be more at risk for eating disorders than people without PCOS, according to recent results from a review and meta-analysis published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. 
People with polycystic ovarian...
08/27/2024
Psych Congress Network
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News
06/13/2024
Meagan Thistle
Adolescents with higher levels of adiposity may be more susceptible to the cognitive effects of sleep restriction than those with lower adiposity, according to a recent single-blind randomized crossover trial.
Adolescents with higher levels of adiposity may be more susceptible to the cognitive effects of sleep restriction than those with lower adiposity, according to a recent single-blind randomized crossover trial.
Adolescents with higher levels...
06/13/2024
Neurology
From Neurology
Does the APA recommend electrocardiograms for patients with eating disorders?
Quiz
05/24/2024
Test your diagnostic knowledge!
Test your diagnostic knowledge!
Test your diagnostic knowledge!
05/24/2024
Psych Congress Network
‘Nonresponsive’ Parental Feeding Practices Could Contribute to Adolescent Eating Disorders
News
04/24/2024
Evi Arthur
Nonresponsive parental feeding practices were associated with a greater frequency of disordered eating and specific eating disorder (ED) symptoms in adolescence. Results were published in the International Journal of Eating Disorders. 
Nonresponsive parental feeding practices were associated with a greater frequency of disordered eating and specific eating disorder (ED) symptoms in adolescence. Results were published in the International Journal of Eating Disorders. 
Nonresponsive parental feeding...
04/24/2024
Psych Congress Network
FDA
News
01/26/2024
Meagan Thistle
The FDA's preliminary evaluation of GLP-1 RAs found no evidence that the medications cause suicidal drugs or actions but cautions that a small risk cannot yet be ruled out.
The FDA's preliminary evaluation of GLP-1 RAs found no evidence that the medications cause suicidal drugs or actions but cautions that a small risk cannot yet be ruled out.
The FDA's preliminary evaluation...
01/26/2024
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News
10/10/2023
Tom Valentino
Addiction to ultra-processed foods is estimated to affect 14% of adults and 12% of children, and behaviors around ultra-processed food could meet the diagnosis for substance use disorder in some individuals, according to new research.
Addiction to ultra-processed foods is estimated to affect 14% of adults and 12% of children, and behaviors around ultra-processed food could meet the diagnosis for substance use disorder in some individuals, according to new research.
Addiction to ultra-processed...
10/10/2023
Addiction Professional
From Addiction Professional
Rapid Weight Loss Key Indicator of Eating Disorder in Adolescents, Regardless of Underweight Status
News
05/29/2023
Evi Arthur
Young people with anorexia nervosa or other restrictive eating disorders can be at risk of medical instability regardless of whether they are underweight, according to results published in the Journal of Eating Disorders. 
Young people with anorexia nervosa or other restrictive eating disorders can be at risk of medical instability regardless of whether they are underweight, according to results published in the Journal of Eating Disorders. 
Young people with anorexia...
05/29/2023
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News
04/24/2023
Evi Arthur
This is the first new protocol the board has released since 2006
This is the first new protocol the board has released since 2006
This is the first new protocol...
04/24/2023
Psych Congress Network
News
04/14/2022
Meagan Thistle
The US Preventative Services Task Force (USPSTF) deemed existing evidence for screening for eating disorders in asymptomatic adolescents and adults "insufficient" based on a 57-study evidence report. The USPSTF recommendation applies to...
The US Preventative Services Task Force (USPSTF) deemed existing evidence for screening for eating disorders in asymptomatic adolescents and adults "insufficient" based on a 57-study evidence report. The USPSTF recommendation applies to...
The US Preventative Services...
04/14/2022
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News Articles

computer
News
10/30/2025
Maria Mantas
According to a noninferiority randomized clinical trial published in JAMA Network Open, web-based guided self-help may be an effective standalone treatment for binge-eating disorder (BED).
According to a noninferiority randomized clinical trial published in JAMA Network Open, web-based guided self-help may be an effective standalone treatment for binge-eating disorder (BED).
According to a noninferiority...
10/30/2025
Psych Congress Network
People With PCOS More At Risk for Eating Disorders
News
08/27/2024
Evi Arthur
People with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) could be more at risk for eating disorders than people without PCOS, according to recent results from a review and meta-analysis published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. 
People with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) could be more at risk for eating disorders than people without PCOS, according to recent results from a review and meta-analysis published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. 
People with polycystic ovarian...
08/27/2024
Psych Congress Network
Young woman sleeping
News
06/13/2024
Meagan Thistle
Adolescents with higher levels of adiposity may be more susceptible to the cognitive effects of sleep restriction than those with lower adiposity, according to a recent single-blind randomized crossover trial.
Adolescents with higher levels of adiposity may be more susceptible to the cognitive effects of sleep restriction than those with lower adiposity, according to a recent single-blind randomized crossover trial.
Adolescents with higher levels...
06/13/2024
Neurology
‘Nonresponsive’ Parental Feeding Practices Could Contribute to Adolescent Eating Disorders
News
04/24/2024
Evi Arthur
Nonresponsive parental feeding practices were associated with a greater frequency of disordered eating and specific eating disorder (ED) symptoms in adolescence. Results were published in the International Journal of Eating Disorders. 
Nonresponsive parental feeding practices were associated with a greater frequency of disordered eating and specific eating disorder (ED) symptoms in adolescence. Results were published in the International Journal of Eating Disorders. 
Nonresponsive parental feeding...
04/24/2024
Psych Congress Network
FDA
News
01/26/2024
Meagan Thistle
The FDA's preliminary evaluation of GLP-1 RAs found no evidence that the medications cause suicidal drugs or actions but cautions that a small risk cannot yet be ruled out.
The FDA's preliminary evaluation of GLP-1 RAs found no evidence that the medications cause suicidal drugs or actions but cautions that a small risk cannot yet be ruled out.
The FDA's preliminary evaluation...
01/26/2024
Psych Congress Network
News
10/10/2023
Tom Valentino
Addiction to ultra-processed foods is estimated to affect 14% of adults and 12% of children, and behaviors around ultra-processed food could meet the diagnosis for substance use disorder in some individuals, according to new research.
Addiction to ultra-processed foods is estimated to affect 14% of adults and 12% of children, and behaviors around ultra-processed food could meet the diagnosis for substance use disorder in some individuals, according to new research.
Addiction to ultra-processed...
10/10/2023
Addiction Professional
Rapid Weight Loss Key Indicator of Eating Disorder in Adolescents, Regardless of Underweight Status
News
05/29/2023
Evi Arthur
Young people with anorexia nervosa or other restrictive eating disorders can be at risk of medical instability regardless of whether they are underweight, according to results published in the Journal of Eating Disorders. 
Young people with anorexia nervosa or other restrictive eating disorders can be at risk of medical instability regardless of whether they are underweight, according to results published in the Journal of Eating Disorders. 
Young people with anorexia...
05/29/2023
Psych Congress Network
News
04/24/2023
Evi Arthur
This is the first new protocol the board has released since 2006
This is the first new protocol the board has released since 2006
This is the first new protocol...
04/24/2023
Psych Congress Network
News
04/14/2022
Meagan Thistle
The US Preventative Services Task Force (USPSTF) deemed existing evidence for screening for eating disorders in asymptomatic adolescents and adults "insufficient" based on a 57-study evidence report. The USPSTF recommendation applies to...
The US Preventative Services Task Force (USPSTF) deemed existing evidence for screening for eating disorders in asymptomatic adolescents and adults "insufficient" based on a 57-study evidence report. The USPSTF recommendation applies to...
The US Preventative Services...
04/14/2022
Psych Congress Network
News
02/07/2022
Tom Valentino
In a recent study led by researchers from Palo Alto University and Washington University in St. Louis, a chatbot—a computer program that simulates human conversation—was found to potentially reduce the likelihood of an individual developing...
In a recent study led by researchers from Palo Alto University and Washington University in St. Louis, a chatbot—a computer program that simulates human conversation—was found to potentially reduce the likelihood of an individual developing...
In a recent study led by...
02/07/2022
Addiction Professional
a young woman lies awake in bed
News
06/25/2026
Maria Mantas
A 3-year longitudinal study found that insomnia, excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS), and their co-occurrence were associated with increased risk of depression. 
A 3-year longitudinal study found that insomnia, excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS), and their co-occurrence were associated with increased risk of depression. 
A 3-year longitudinal study...
06/25/2026
Psych Congress Network
A man with depression holds his head in his hands
Research Summary
06/22/2026
Brionna Mendoza
Navacaprant, a kappa opioid receptor antagonist for major depressive disorder treatment, failed to show statistically significant efficacy in two phase 3 trials.
Navacaprant, a kappa opioid receptor antagonist for major depressive disorder treatment, failed to show statistically significant efficacy in two phase 3 trials.
Navacaprant, a kappa opioid...
06/22/2026
Psych Congress Network
a man surrounded by alcohol and other substances on a table
News
06/18/2026
Maria Mantas
Evaluating reduced stimulant use rather than complete abstinence outcomes in patients with stimulant use disorder could provide additional insight into treatment efficacy.
Evaluating reduced stimulant use rather than complete abstinence outcomes in patients with stimulant use disorder could provide additional insight into treatment efficacy.
Evaluating reduced stimulant use...
06/18/2026
Psych Congress Network
Viloxazine MOA Study image
News
06/11/2026
New research further characterizes viloxazine’s pharmacologic profile, supporting a multimodal mechanism involving norepinephrine transporters and serotonin receptors.
New research further characterizes viloxazine’s pharmacologic profile, supporting a multimodal mechanism involving norepinephrine transporters and serotonin receptors.
New research further...
06/11/2026
Psych Congress Network
Weight scale and tape measure
News
06/11/2026
A retrospective cohort study examined the association between pediatric ADHD, methylphenidate exposure, and adult BMI and height outcomes. The findings suggest that ADHD—particularly when treated with methylphenidate—may be associated with...
A retrospective cohort study examined the association between pediatric ADHD, methylphenidate exposure, and adult BMI and height outcomes. The findings suggest that ADHD—particularly when treated with methylphenidate—may be associated with...
A retrospective cohort study...
06/11/2026
Psych Congress Network
a woman scrolls on her phone while laying in bed
News
05/28/2026
Maria Mantas
A recent target trial emulation found no evidence of a causal relationship between frequent AI use and increased depressive symptoms among adults.
A recent target trial emulation found no evidence of a causal relationship between frequent AI use and increased depressive symptoms among adults.
A recent target trial emulation...
05/28/2026
Psych Congress Network
A clinician in the lab pulls a psilocybin mushroom from a bag using tweezers major depressive disorder mdd treatment
News
05/19/2026
Brionna Mendoza
A single dose of psilocybin was associated with a significant reduction in depressive symptoms within 2 days of administration in patients with major depressive disorder (MDD), according to randomized control trial results.
A single dose of psilocybin was associated with a significant reduction in depressive symptoms within 2 days of administration in patients with major depressive disorder (MDD), according to randomized control trial results.
A single dose of psilocybin was...
05/19/2026
Psych Congress Network
injection for schizophrenia treatment
News
05/14/2026
Maria Mantas
Once-monthly aripiprazole 400 mg (AOM 400) demonstrated a favorable risk-benefit profile as an acute and long-term maintenance treatment in patients with schizophrenia.
Once-monthly aripiprazole 400 mg (AOM 400) demonstrated a favorable risk-benefit profile as an acute and long-term maintenance treatment in patients with schizophrenia.
Once-monthly aripiprazole 400 mg...
05/14/2026
Psych Congress Network
A man with depression holds his head in his hands
News
05/12/2026
Brionna Mendoza
A new systematic review and network meta-analysis published in JAMA Psychiatry evaluated the comparative efficacy and acceptability of the 5 FDA-approved atypical antipsychotics used as adjunctive therapy for major depressive disorder (MDD).
A new systematic review and network meta-analysis published in JAMA Psychiatry evaluated the comparative efficacy and acceptability of the 5 FDA-approved atypical antipsychotics used as adjunctive therapy for major depressive disorder (MDD).
A new systematic review and...
05/12/2026
Psych Congress Network
A boy eating junk food while using a laptop computer
News
05/12/2026
Recent findings point to a possible link between ADHD and higher intake of ultra-processed foods.
Recent findings point to a possible link between ADHD and higher intake of ultra-processed foods.
Recent findings point to a...
05/12/2026
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Quizzes

a printed test, pencil, and clock on a desk
Quiz
02/26/2026
Maria Mantas
Do you remember what the APA guideline recommends? Test your knowledge with this quiz!
Do you remember what the APA guideline recommends? Test your knowledge with this quiz!
Do you remember what the APA...
02/26/2026
Psych Congress Network
Does the APA recommend electrocardiograms for patients with eating disorders?
Quiz
05/24/2024
Test your diagnostic knowledge!
Test your diagnostic knowledge!
Test your diagnostic knowledge!
05/24/2024
Psych Congress Network
Viloxazine MOA Study image
Quiz
06/12/2026
New research suggests that viloxazine has a multimodal mechanism of action. Test your understanding with this short quiz.
New research suggests that viloxazine has a multimodal mechanism of action. Test your understanding with this short quiz.
New research suggests that...
06/12/2026
Psych Congress Network
Weight scale and tape measure
Quiz
06/12/2026
How well do you understand the relationship between pediatric attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, methylphenidate use in childhood, and growth outcomes in adulthood? Test your knowledge with this short, multiple-choice quiz.
How well do you understand the relationship between pediatric attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, methylphenidate use in childhood, and growth outcomes in adulthood? Test your knowledge with this short, multiple-choice quiz.
How well do you understand the...
06/12/2026
Psych Congress Network
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Quiz
06/11/2026
Brionna Mendoza
Test your knowledge of recent research with this quiz!
Test your knowledge of recent research with this quiz!
Test your knowledge of recent...
06/11/2026
Psych Congress Network
Desiree Matthews, PMHNP-BC
Quiz
06/10/2026
Maria Mantas
Why does Desiree Matthews, PMHNP-BC, recommend careful consideration of metabolic pathways when selecting a vesicular monoamine transporter 2 (VMAT2) inhibitor for tardive dyskinesia (TD) treatment?
Why does Desiree Matthews, PMHNP-BC, recommend careful consideration of metabolic pathways when selecting a vesicular monoamine transporter 2 (VMAT2) inhibitor for tardive dyskinesia (TD) treatment?
Why does Desiree Matthews,...
06/10/2026
Psych Congress Network
Desiree Matthews, PMHNP-BC
Quiz
06/10/2026
Maria Mantas
Why does Desiree Matthews, PMHNP-BC, recommend careful consideration of metabolic pathways when selecting a vesicular monoamine transporter 2 (VMAT2) inhibitor for tardive dyskinesia (TD) treatment?
Why does Desiree Matthews, PMHNP-BC, recommend careful consideration of metabolic pathways when selecting a vesicular monoamine transporter 2 (VMAT2) inhibitor for tardive dyskinesia (TD) treatment?
Why does Desiree Matthews,...
06/10/2026
Psych Congress Network
Girl in a classroom staring off into the distance
Quiz
05/12/2026
Differences in ADHD presentation between males and females may affect diagnosis and outcomes. Evaluate your understanding of key clinical distinctions with this short quiz.
Differences in ADHD presentation between males and females may affect diagnosis and outcomes. Evaluate your understanding of key clinical distinctions with this short quiz.
Differences in ADHD presentation...
05/12/2026
Psych Congress Network
A boy eating junk food while using a laptop computer
Quiz
05/12/2026
How well do you understand the emerging evidence linking ultra-processed foods and ADHD? Assess your knowledge with this brief quiz.
How well do you understand the emerging evidence linking ultra-processed foods and ADHD? Assess your knowledge with this brief quiz.
How well do you understand the...
05/12/2026
Psych Congress Network
Nishi Bhopal, MD
Quiz
05/06/2026
Maria Mantas
What is the recommended first step to confirm whether a patient is experiencing excessive daytime sleepiness? Take this quick quiz to test your knowledge!
What is the recommended first step to confirm whether a patient is experiencing excessive daytime sleepiness? Take this quick quiz to test your knowledge!
What is the recommended first...
05/06/2026
Psych Congress Network
a printed test, pencil, and clock on a desk
Quiz
04/30/2026
Maria Mantas
What was the association between all-cause mortality risk and bipolar II disorder? Test your knowledge with this quiz!
What was the association between all-cause mortality risk and bipolar II disorder? Test your knowledge with this quiz!
What was the association between...
04/30/2026
Psych Congress Network
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Quiz
04/27/2026
Maria Mantas
Can you recall how the use of pharmacogenomic testing impacted treatment outcomes in major depressive disorder (MDD)?
Can you recall how the use of pharmacogenomic testing impacted treatment outcomes in major depressive disorder (MDD)?
Can you recall how the use of...
04/27/2026
Psych Congress Network