Journal article
"The Food Matches the Mood": Experiences of Eating Disorders in Bipolar Disorder
Qualitative health research, Vol.31(1), pp.100-112
01/2021
PMID: 32940133
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Abstract
Approximately 33% of those with bipolar disorder (BD) have a comorbid eating disorder (ED). However, the trajectory of these conditions has received little research attention. Nine participants who met criteria for BD and an ED participated in qualitative interviews exploring experiences of illness onset, the interaction of these conditions, and service provision. Almost all participants in the sample reported minimal to no screening of ED problems, despite their health professionals' frequent discussion of obesity. Findings suggested that ED features were diverse and evolved over time. Mania and depression were connected to ED features such as overeating and restricting, but this differed between and within participants. Most participants disclosed historic trauma which they considered central to their mental health concerns. This clinical group appears to be underserviced. Clinicians and researchers should routinely screen for ED features when treating and diagnosing BD to inform their physical and mental health interventions.
Details
- Title
- "The Food Matches the Mood": Experiences of Eating Disorders in Bipolar Disorder
- Creators
- Claire McAulay - The University of SydneyLisa Dawson - St Vincent's Hospital SydneyJonathan Mond - University of TasmaniaTim Outhred - The University of SydneyStephen Touyz - The University of Sydney
- Publication Details
- Qualitative health research, Vol.31(1), pp.100-112
- Publisher
- Sage
- Number of pages
- 13
- Identifiers
- 991013398162402368
- Copyright
- © The Author(s) 2020.
- Academic Unit
- Faculty of Health
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article