Abstract
Mental health treatment status and antidepressant use were investigated among men and women with an eating disorder (ED) who were interviewed in a general population survey of 3005 adults (aged ≥15 years). Compared to women, men with an ED were significantly less likely to receive treatment for a mental health problem or to be currently using an antidepressant. On multivariate analyses, female gender, lower mental health-related quality of life, and lower weight/shape overvaluation were significant predictors of receiving treatment and antidepressant use. Treatment was less likely in men and in people with higher ED cognitions.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 248-262 |
Number of pages | 15 |
Journal | Eating Disorders |
Volume | 26 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 4 May 2018 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- antidepressant
- Eating disorder
- men
- treatment status
- women