The Impact of Bulimic Syndromes, Mood and Anxiety Disorders and Their Comorbidity on Psychosocial Impairment: What Drives Impairment in Comorbidity?
✍ Scribed by Lindsay P. Bodell; Tiffany A. Brown; Pamela K. Keel
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons
- Year
- 2011
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 267 KB
- Volume
- 20
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 1072-4133
- DOI
- 10.1002/erv.1139
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✦ Synopsis
Abstract
Objective
To examine associations between psychosocial impairment and comorbid disorders in bulimic syndromes.
Method
Participants (N = 391; 91% women) completed structured clinical interviews to determine the presence of Axis I disorders (bulimic syndromes, anxiety disorders and mood disorders) and current psychosocial functioning.
Results
Individuals with a current bulimic syndrome and comorbid anxiety disorder had worse psychosocial functioning than either disorder alone. In contrast, there was no additional effect of a current bulimic syndrome in individuals with a current mood disorder on psychosocial impairment.
Discussion
Findings highlight the importance of addressing comorbid disorders in individuals with bulimic syndromes to improve overall functioning and reduce risk of relapse. Copyright © 2011 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd and Eating Disorders Association.