Triggers for Children and Adolescents with Anorexia Nervosa: A Retrospective Chart Review.

INTRODUCTION: Anorexia nervosa may arise from a wide range of influences, often involving an interplay of biological, psychological, and sociocultural factors. The present study examines the nature of triggers for children and adolescents with anorexia nervosa at the time of diagnosis. METHOD: A qualitative retrospective chart review of 50 patients diagnosed with anorexia nervosa-restrictive subtype was conducted, revealing both specific and …