OBJECTIVE: To examine associations between psychosocial impairment and comorbid disorders in bulimic syndromes. METHOD: Participants (N = 391; 91% women) completed structured clinical interviews to determine the presence of Axis I disorders (bulimic syndromes, anxiety disorders and mood disorders) and current psychosocial functioning. RESULTS: Individuals with a current bulimic syndrome and comorbid anxiety disorder had worse psychosocial functioning than either disorder alone. In contrast, there was no additional effect of a current bulimic syndrome in individuals with a current mood disorder on psychosocial impairment. DISCUSSION: Findings highlight the importance of addressing comorbid disorders in individuals with bulimic syndromes to improve overall functioning and reduce risk of relapse.
OBJECTIVE: To examine associations between psychosocial impairment and comorbid disorders in bulimic syndromes. METHOD:Participants (N = 391; 91% women) completed structured clinical interviews to determine the presence of Axis I disorders (bulimic syndromes, anxiety disorders and mood disorders) and current psychosocial functioning. RESULTS: Individuals with a current bulimic syndrome and comorbid anxiety disorder had worse psychosocial functioning than either disorder alone. In contrast, there was no additional effect of a current bulimic syndrome in individuals with a current mood disorder on psychosocial impairment. DISCUSSION: Findings highlight the importance of addressing comorbid disorders in individuals with bulimic syndromes to improve overall functioning and reduce risk of relapse.
Authors: Kathryn E Smith; Tyler B Mason; Rachel C Leonard; Chad T Wetterneck; Brad E R Smith; Nicholas R Farrell; Brad C Riemann Journal: Eat Disord Date: 2018 Jan-Feb Impact factor: 3.222