Eating disorder during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic

Cordova M.A.H. · Revista de Neuro-Psiquiatria (2022) · DOI: 10.20453/rnp.v85i1.4156

Resumen

Patients with eating disorder (ED) are a vulnerable population in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. Some studies describe its negative effect on ED patients and their caregivers. This article presents a narrative review of the impact of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic on these patients. Depressive and anxious symptoms, risk of self-harm and suicide are identified. Early intervention and management of patients with ED is a great challenge to the continuity of treatment, detection of comorbidities and relapse prevention.