Emerging Adults Seeking Treatment for Their Eating Disorder: An Empirical Look at Young Adults Relative to Adults Over 25
EAs and adults > 25 demonstrate similar diagnostic profiles and rates of treatment drop-out. However, EAs may need individualised treatment planning for high-risk behaviours and comorbid illnesses. Recommendations for the care of EAs in adult programs are made.
Authors
- Kristen M. Lucibello (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6614-2007)
- Michèle Laliberté (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6537-3559)
- Keisha C. Gobin
- Madelaine B. Potechin
- Sarah Potter
- Gillian Grant‐Allen
Institutions
- Western University (CA)
- University of Toronto (CA)
- St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton (CA)
- McMaster University (CA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- European Eating Disorders Review
- Published
- 2025-12-25
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/erv.70068
- Primary Topic
- Eating Disorders and Behaviors
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00