Eating Disorders and Mental Health: How Are They Linked?
Any mental health professional, such as psychologists, doctors, or those studying an online clinical mental health counseling course will tell you that eating disorders are complex.
These disorders—such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorder—are not just about controlling food, they are deeply connected to mental health struggles that can be dangerous if left unaddressed.
So, how exactly are eating disorders and mental health linked? Eating Disorders and Mental Health While these eating disorders often involve unhealthy eating patterns tied to negative feelings (such as shame, guilt, anxiety, and sadness), their impact stretches into mental health, influencing emotions, self-esteem, and overall well-being.
For example, someone with anorexia nervosa might engage in extreme calorie restriction due to a deep fear of gaining weight, which is driven by a distorted perception of their body image.
Read more on curiousmindmagazine.com
United States
|
Cases: 46 252 513
Deaths: 750 423
Recovered: 0
|
India
|
Cases: 34 321 025
Deaths: 459 652
Recovered: 0
|
Brazil
|
Cases: 21 835 785
Deaths: 608 235
Recovered: 0
|
United Kingdom
|
Cases: 9 215 683
Deaths: 141 607
Recovered: 0
|
Russia
|
Cases: 8 494 589
Deaths: 237 619
Recovered: 0
|
