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October 18, 2025Journal of Eating DisordersOpen Access

What does taking olanzapine mean to young people with anorexia nervosa and their families? Findings from the OPEN feasibility trial

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RORachel Rowan OliveVKVanessa KellermannOSOlena Said

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Overview

Qualitative interviews reveal olanzapine's acceptability and decision-making complexities in young people with anorexia nervosa, suggesting important clinical considerations.

Key Points

  • Young people reported mixed experiences with olanzapine, aiming for improved quality-of-life and mental health.
  • Participants' decisions about taking olanzapine were influenced by trust in clinicians and prior treatment experiences.
  • The study involved 14 young participants and four parents, utilizing qualitative interviews to gather insights.
  • Findings highlight the critical role of context and power dynamics in decisions surrounding medication use.

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Olive et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68f3b2fb3f213c1f8b4d34bdhttps://doi.org/10.1186/s40337-025-01401-z
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