The Missing Link: Why Comorbidities Matter In E/BD

Webthis paper gives a critical overview of the scientific literature relating to the psychiatric and medical comorbidities of eating disorders.

Webcomorbidity is defined as the ‘presence of more than one disorder in a person in a defined period of time’ [ 1 ].

Webabstract in the late 1980s and early 1990s, efforts were made to propose an alternative to the then existing definition and terminology of serious emotional disturbance (sed).

Webcomorbidity of general medical disorders is the rule and not the exception in bipolar disorder presenting significant clinical and public health concerns with serious impact on health and outcome [2].

The proposed terminology, emotional or behavioral disorders (e/bd), was nearly adopted as an amendment to the individuals with disabilities education act (idea).

Medical comorbidity in bd increases early mortality with an average of 9 and 8. 5 years earlier mortality for women and men, respectively.

It covers recent literature regarding psychiatric comorbidities including anxiety disorders, mood disorders, substance use disorders, trauma and personality disorders and neurodevelopmental disorders.

Identification, assessment, and instruction of students with ebd:

Webthe proposed terminology, emotional or behavioral disorders (e/bd), was nearly adopted as an amendment to the individuals with disabilities education act (idea).