Eating disorders “mental health literacy”: a scoping review

Bullivant, Bianca; Rhydderch, Suzie; Griffiths, Scott; Mitchison, Deborah; Mond, Jonathan

doi:10.1080/09638237.2020.1713996

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“…Research suggests that attitudes towards individuals with obesity may be reduced through the provision of non-modifiable risk factors for these specific concerns [ 78 ]. Considering this, studies that focused on causes and risk factors for obesity and eating disorders identified in this review, as well as other corroborating reviews [ 73 , 79 , 80 ], showed that biological and genetic factors played a minor role in the etiology of these shared risk factors when compared with social–cultural factors. This was confirmed in studies that include both public and health professionals [ 73 ].…”

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“…Considering this, studies that focused on causes and risk factors for obesity and eating disorders identified in this review, as well as other corroborating reviews [ 73 , 79 , 80 ], showed that biological and genetic factors played a minor role in the etiology of these shared risk factors when compared with social–cultural factors. This was confirmed in studies that include both public and health professionals [ 73 ]. Thus, the published literature seems to indicate an opportunity for change in this respect.…”

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“…Population-based interventions designed to maintain a healthy weight status that focused on shared risk factors for obesity and eating disorders have been a focus of attention in the general adolescent literature over the past few years [ 4 , 10 , 73 , 74 ]. However, few studies have been designed to reduce the burden of these shared risk factors.…”

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Impact of Strategies for Preventing Obesity and Risk Factors for Eating Disorders among Adolescents: A Systematic Review

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An effective behavior change program is the first line of prevention for youth obesity. However, effectiveness in prevention of adolescent obesity requires several approaches, with special attention paid to disordered eating behaviors and psychological support, among other environmental factors. The aim of this systematic review is to compare the impact of two types of obesity prevention programs, inclusive of behavior change components, on weight outcomes. “Energy-balance” studies are aimed at reducing calories from high-energy sources and increasing physical activity (PA) levels, while “shared risk factors for obesity and eating disorders” focus on reducing disordered eating behaviors to promote a positive food and eating relationship. A systematic search of ProQuest, PubMed, PsycInfo, SciELO, and Web of Science identified 8825 articles. Thirty-five studies were included in the review, of which 20 regarded “energy-balance” and 15 “shared risk factors for obesity and eating disorders”. “Energy-balance” studies were unable to support maintenance weight status, diet, and PA. “Shared risk factors for obesity and eating disorders” programs also did not result in significant differences in weight status over time. However, the majority of “shared risk factors for obesity and eating disorders” studies demonstrated reduced body dissatisfaction, dieting, and weight-control behaviors. Research is needed to examine how a shared risk factor approach can address both obesity and eating disorders.

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Impact of Strategies for Preventing Obesity and Risk Factors for Eating Disorders among Adolescents: A Systematic Review

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“…Recent systematic reviews of perceived barriers to help‐seeking for eating disorders (EDs) (Ali et al, 2017; Innes, Clough, & Casey, 2017; Regan, Cachelin, & Minnick, 2017) and a scoping review of “eating disorders mental health literacy” (ED‐MHL) (Bullivant, Rhydderch, Griffiths, Mitchison, & Mond, in press) have identified a number of barriers, including stigma and shame, denial of and failure to perceive the severity of the illness, low motivation to change, negative attitudes toward seeking help, lack of encouragement from others to seek help, lack of knowledge about help‐seeking resources, and practical barriers (e.g., cost of treatment). More recently, fear of losing control, fear of change, and finding motivation to change have been identified as the strongest barriers to seeking help for eating disorders (Griffiths et al, 2018).…”

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“…While a range of barriers, many of which related to ED‐MHL, have been explored in previous studies (Bullivant et al, in press), it has been noted that the research to date is associated with limitations in scientific rigor and scope (Ali et al, 2017; Innes et al, 2017; Regan et al, 2017). For example, a majority of studies have used samples of insufficient size that underrepresent the spectrum of eating disorder behaviors by excluding those with subclinical symptoms who may develop eating disorders in the future.…”

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What prevents young adults from seeking help? Barriers toward help‐seeking for eating disorder symptomatology

Ali

Fassnacht

Farrer

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Intl J Eating Disorders

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Objectives: The aim of this study was to investigate help-seeking attitudes, intentions, and behaviors, and to systematically explore perceived barriers to help-seeking for eating, weight, or shape concerns among young adults. Differences in perceived barriers as a function of type of eating disorder symptomatology were also examined. Method: Data were collected using an online survey among individuals (aged 18-25 years) in Australia. Overall, 291 young adults with varying levels of eating disorder symptoms completed measures of disordered eating, weight or shape concerns, helpseeking barriers, attitudes, intentions, and behaviors. According to their self-reported symptoms, participants were classified into four subgroups (i.e., anorexia nervosa [AN] symptoms, bulimia nervosa [BN] symptoms, binge-eating disorder [BED] symptoms, and other eating disorder symptoms).Results: Despite the belief that help-seeking is useful, only a minority of participants with elevated symptoms, namely those with AN, BN, and BED symptoms, believed they needed help. Across the sample, the most frequently cited barriers to seeking help for eating disorder symptoms were: concern for others, self-sufficiency, fear of losing control, denial and failure to perceive the severity of the illness, and stigma and shame.Discussion: The findings highlight the need to educate young adults about the severity of eating disorders and the importance of seeking help, and to increase the awareness of help-seeking barriers among those designing public health interventions as well as clinicians. Our findings suggest that help-seeking barriers may differ depending on the type of eating disorder symptomology.

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Eating disorders in New Zealand: Implications for Māori and health service delivery

Lacey

Cunningham

Rijnberg

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Intl J Eating Disorders

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Objective: Lifetime prevalence rates in Te Rau Hinengaro (The New Zealand Mental Health Survey) suggest eating disorders are at least as common in the M aori population as the non-M aori population, yet little is known at a population level about those accessing specialist mental health treatment for eating disorders in New Zealand. The aim of this study was to describe the population undergoing specialist mental health treatment for eating disorders and compare M aori and non-M aori clinical characteristics and service use. Method: This study uses the Programme for the Integration of Mental Health Data data set, managed by the New Zealand Ministry of Health to describe the characteristics of people with eating disorders and their use of specialist mental health services from 2009 to 2016. Results: There were 3,835 individuals with a diagnosed eating disorder who had contact with specialist mental health services in this time period, 7% of whom were M aori. Within the cohort, M aori had a higher prevalence for a bulimia nervosa diagnosis, fewer diagnosed with anorexia nervosa, and a higher prevalence of other psychiatric comorbidity than non-M aori. Discussion: There is discrepancy between the proportion of service users accessing specialist mental health services who are M aori and the assessed crude prevalence of eating disorders for M aori in national estimates. Once M aori are in specialist services; however, their use of services is comparable to non-M aori. Further research is needed to highlight the experiences of those M aori with eating disorders and address barriers to accessing services for M aori with eating disorders.

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Eating disorders “mental health literacy”: a scoping review

Cited by 45 publications

References 147 publications

Impact of Strategies for Preventing Obesity and Risk Factors for Eating Disorders among Adolescents: A Systematic Review

Impact of Strategies for Preventing Obesity and Risk Factors for Eating Disorders among Adolescents: A Systematic Review

What prevents young adults from seeking help? Barriers toward help‐seeking for eating disorder symptomatology

Eating disorders in New Zealand: Implications for Māori and health service delivery

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