Faces of Anorexia in Adolescents: Diagnosis, Risk, and Support
Introduction: Anorexia nervosa (AN) is an eating disorder most commonly occurring during adolescence, characterized by the highest mortality rate among mental health conditions. It is a serious disorder affecting the physical and psychological development of children and adolescents. The increase i...
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Introduction: Anorexia nervosa (AN) is an eating disorder most commonly occurring during adolescence, characterized by the highest mortality rate among mental health conditions. It is a serious disorder affecting the physical and psychological development of children and adolescents. The increase in AN cases following the COVID-19 pandemic and difficulties in its early diagnosis present significant challenges in treatment.
Objective: The aim of this paper is to review current research on anorexia nervosa, its symptoms, risk factors, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the role of social media in the development of this disorder. Therapeutic approaches, with a particular focus on family therapy and psychotherapy, are also discussed.
Methods: This study provides a literature review on anorexia nervosa, focusing on its etiology, the impact of the pandemic, and contemporary treatment methods. Available research on co-occurring mental disorders, the effects of social media, and the role of family in the therapeutic process was analyzed.
Conclusion: Anorexia nervosa is a serious disorder that requires intensified preventive and diagnostic efforts, especially in young individuals. The COVID-19 pandemic and increased social media activity have significantly exacerbated AN symptoms. Effective treatment necessitates a multifaceted approach, including early diagnosis, family therapy, and psychotherapy. A supportive family evironment can significantly enhance treatment outcomes.
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| spelling | doaj-art-481c616694cb4468b13ed5fbb10ea2602025-08-20T02:36:35ZengNicolaus Copernicus University in ToruńQuality in Sport2450-31182025-01-013710.12775/QS.2025.37.57217Faces of Anorexia in Adolescents: Diagnosis, Risk, and SupportJulia Natalia Skibicka0https://orcid.org/0009-0000-1832-2938Kamila Rosińskahttps://orcid.org/0009-0001-8158-2051Ewelina Justyna Janicka1https://orcid.org/0009-0006-5139-1728Mateusz Rosińskihttps://orcid.org/0009-0009-6193-8282Monika Niedźwiedzkahttps://orcid.org/0009-0004-9952-3414Grochowski Hospital, Grenadierów 51/59, 04-073 Warsaw, PolandCOPERNICUS Medical Entity Sp. z o. o. Nowe Ogrody 1-6, 80-803 Gdańsk, Poland Introduction: Anorexia nervosa (AN) is an eating disorder most commonly occurring during adolescence, characterized by the highest mortality rate among mental health conditions. It is a serious disorder affecting the physical and psychological development of children and adolescents. The increase in AN cases following the COVID-19 pandemic and difficulties in its early diagnosis present significant challenges in treatment. Objective: The aim of this paper is to review current research on anorexia nervosa, its symptoms, risk factors, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the role of social media in the development of this disorder. Therapeutic approaches, with a particular focus on family therapy and psychotherapy, are also discussed. Methods: This study provides a literature review on anorexia nervosa, focusing on its etiology, the impact of the pandemic, and contemporary treatment methods. Available research on co-occurring mental disorders, the effects of social media, and the role of family in the therapeutic process was analyzed. Conclusion: Anorexia nervosa is a serious disorder that requires intensified preventive and diagnostic efforts, especially in young individuals. The COVID-19 pandemic and increased social media activity have significantly exacerbated AN symptoms. Effective treatment necessitates a multifaceted approach, including early diagnosis, family therapy, and psychotherapy. A supportive family evironment can significantly enhance treatment outcomes. https://apcz.umk.pl/QS/article/view/57217anorexia nervosaeating disordersCOVID-19 pandemicSocial Mediapsychotherapyrisk factors |
| spellingShingle | Julia Natalia Skibicka Kamila Rosińska Ewelina Justyna Janicka Mateusz Rosiński Monika Niedźwiedzka Faces of Anorexia in Adolescents: Diagnosis, Risk, and Support Quality in Sport anorexia nervosa eating disorders COVID-19 pandemic Social Media psychotherapy risk factors |
| title | Faces of Anorexia in Adolescents: Diagnosis, Risk, and Support |
| title_full | Faces of Anorexia in Adolescents: Diagnosis, Risk, and Support |
| title_fullStr | Faces of Anorexia in Adolescents: Diagnosis, Risk, and Support |
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| title_short | Faces of Anorexia in Adolescents: Diagnosis, Risk, and Support |
| title_sort | faces of anorexia in adolescents diagnosis risk and support |
| topic | anorexia nervosa eating disorders COVID-19 pandemic Social Media psychotherapy risk factors |
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