Description

• Title:
  Faces of Anorexia in Adolescents: Diagnosis, Risk, and Support
• Creator:
  Łojewska, Julia Natalia;
  Rosińska, Kamila;
  Janicka, Ewelina Justyna;
  Rosiński, Mateusz;
  Niedźwiedzka, Monika
• Description:
  Introduction: Anorexia nervosa (AN) is an eating disorder most commonly occurring during adolescence, characterized by the highest mortality rate among mental health conditions. It is a serious disorder affecting the physical and psychological development of children and adolescents. The increase in AN cases following the COVID-19 pandemic and difficulties in its early diagnosis present significant challenges in treatment. Objective: The aim of this paper is to review current research on anorexia nervosa, its symptoms, risk factors, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the role of social media in the development of this disorder. Therapeutic approaches, with a particular focus on family therapy and psychotherapy, are also discussed. Methods: This study provides a literature review on anorexia nervosa, focusing on its etiology, the impact of the pandemic, and contemporary treatment methods. Available research on co-occurring mental disorders, the effects of social media, and the role of family in the therapeutic process was analyzed. Conclusion: Anorexia nervosa is a serious disorder that requires intensified preventive and diagnostic efforts, especially in young individuals. The COVID-19 pandemic and increased social media activity have significantly exacerbated AN symptoms. Effective treatment necessitates a multifaceted approach, including early diagnosis, family therapy, and psychotherapy. A supportive family evironment can significantly enhance treatment outcomes.
• Object availability:
  free access
• Rights: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0 ;
  Prawa autorskie (c) 2025 Julia Natalia Skibicka, Kamila Rosińska, Ewelina Justyna Janicka, Mateusz Rosiński, Monika Niedźwiedzka
• Date:
  2025.01.13
• Type:
  info:eu-repo/semantics/article;
  info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion
• Language:
  English
• Source:
  Quality in Sport; Tom 37 (2025); 57217;
  Quality in Sport; Vol. 37 (2025); 57217;
  2450-3118
• Format:
  application/pdf
• Publisher:
  University Center for Sports Research, Nicolaus Copernicus University, Torun, Poland
• Relation: https://apcz.umk.pl/QS/article/view/57217/41107
• Subject:
  anorexia nervosa;
  eating disorders;
  COVID-19 pandemic;
  Social Media;
  psychotherapy;
  risk factors
• Identifier: https://apcz.umk.pl/QS/article/view/57217
• Data provider:
  Akademicka Platforma Czasopism
• Can I use it?:
  seek permission
• Type:
  text