More than a year and a half out, a number of studies indicate an increased eating disorder prevalence during COVID.

More than a year and a half out, a number of studies indicate an increased eating disorder prevalence during COVID.

More than a year and a half out, a number of studies indicate an increased eating disorder prevalence during COVID.

Melissa Gerson, LCSW and ballet dancer, Kathryn Morgan, discuss food, body and self-image in professional ballet.

Eating disorder patients often experience gastrointestinal (GI) issues, which can make the process of recovery all the more challenging.  

At the start of the coronavirus pandemic, some media outlets and mental health experts warned of a coming wave of increased suicide risk. Now, with more than a year and a half of the pandemic behind us, we can take stock: Have suicide attempts really skyrocketed? And what can we do as clinicians to make sure that people who are experiencing thoughts of suicide get the help they need?