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Many athletes strive for perfection and this can exacerbate mental stress as well as put athletes at a greater risk for developing an eating disorder. [23] The main reasons why athletes would be resistant to treatment for RED-S is due to psychological factors. A mental health counselor who is experienced in eating disorders should provide ...
Athletes tend to be at higher risk for serious mental health complications than non-athletes due to increased stresses from sports and potential injury. [13] One reason for higher vulnerability may be because athletes are less likely to seek help or pursue treatment. This may be attributed to the stigma that it makes them look "weak".
Overall, female athletes are more likely to develop a psychopathology, specifically anxiety, depression, or eating disorders. Up to 70% of female athletes struggle with two specific eating disorders, anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa, with up to 42% of the original 70 consisting of athletes at a higher competition level. [158]
From 2018 through mid-2022, visits among people younger than 17 jumped 107.4% across all eating disorders. (Trilliant Health)
This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 16 January 2025. Mental illness characterized by abnormal eating habits that adversely affect health Medical condition Eating disorder Specialty Psychiatry, clinical psychology Symptoms Abnormal eating habits that negatively affect physical or mental health Complications Anxiety disorders, depression ...
The female athlete triad was recognized in 1992 and is defined as a spectrum disorder of three interrelated components: (1) low energy availability due to disordered eating, eating disorder, or lack of nutrition relative to caloric expenditure; (2) menstrual dysfunction; and (3) low bone mineral density (BMD). [8]
The Huffington Post and Chronicle of Higher Education requested athletic revenue and expense reports from 234 public universities that compete in Division I. More than 350 schools compete at this level, but private institutions and some colleges in Pennsylvania are not subject to public records laws.
The EAT is useful in assessing "eating disorder risk" in high school, college and other special risk samples such as athletes. EAT has been extremely effective in screening for anorexia nervosa in many populations. [1] The EAT-26 can be used in non-clinical as well as clinical settings not specifically focused on eating disorders.