Duration of Untreated Eating Disorder and Prodrome in Young People: Characteristics and Relationship to Early Outcomes

Key Points

• To explore how the duration of untreated eating disorders and prodromal symptoms affect outcomes in young people.
• Analysis of psychiatric and eating disorder symptoms across different developmental stages.
• Comparison of duration of untreated eating disorder and prodromal symptoms.
• Investigation of early outcomes related to these symptoms.
• Duration of untreated eating disorders and prodromal symptoms varies by developmental stage.
• Significant differences in symptoms observed based on specific diagnoses.
• Potential impact of prodromal duration on early treatment outcomes identified.