Publications by authors named "Mikayla Kuykendall"
Article Synopsis
- Binge-eating disorder (BED) in adolescents and young adults is underrecognized, and there are no standard guidelines for medical providers, highlighting the need for better understanding and care.
- A study reviewed 18 patients with BED, primarily females aged around 15, and found that many have private insurance; providers expressed a need for more training in managing this disorder.
- Recommendations for improving care for youth with BED include enhanced education for providers, standardized monitoring, a focus on psychotherapy, and a weight-inclusive approach.
Background: Sexual minority adolescents and young adults are at higher risk of eating disorders compared to heterosexual peers. However, little is known about the clinical and psychiatric presentation of this population requiring inpatient medical stabilization. Given the increased risk for eating disorder behaviors in sexual minority individuals amidst increased rates of medical hospitalizations secondary to eating disorders, it is important to understand presenting characteristics of this population.
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