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Eating disorders in the time of COVID-19

Year: 2020

Type: editorial

Abstract: We have all been stunned by the speed of this viral pandemic. At the time of writing, one fifth of the world is under lockdown. The main foci have been on the public health effort to contain the spread of the virus, and the care of individuals with acute infection. We, in eating disorders, must have a broader brief. Not only must we help care for those sufferers who contract COVID-19, we must also address the impact-psychological, financial and social - on those that do not. The peculiarities of COVID-19 and the reaction of the public and governments to it, have particular relevance for people living with an eating disorder and those who care for them.

Source: Journal of Eating Disorders

DOI: 10.1186/s40337-020-00295-3

Authors: Stephen Touyz, Hubert Lacey, Phillipa Hay

Institutions: The University of Sydney, University of London, St George's Hospital, St George's, University of London, Camden and Campbelltown Hospitals, South Western Sydney Local Health District, Western Sydney University

Language: English

Topic: Eating Disorders and Behaviors

Subfield: Clinical Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,390

OpenAlex ID: W3017082411

Cites: 5

Cited by: 273

Related to: 10