Eating disorders in persons with mental and behavioral disorders

There is an increasing number of scientific studies indicating a link between eating disorders (ED), including their risk factors, and mental health problems such as suicidal behavior, depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, and others.

The aim of this study was to examine the characteristics of eating disorders (ED) in patients with mental and behavioral disorders and to determine their relationship with nosological forms.

The authors describe a clinical case of a patient with a schizotypal disorder and deviant eating behavior, demonstrating the exceptional importance of comprehensive diagnostics in patients with mental disorders. They are also provide a literature review on the presence of eating disorders in individuals with mental and behavioral disorders.

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