Between wellness, relapse, and remission: Stages of illness in anorexia nervosa

Objective Psychiatric illnesses, like medical illnesses, can sometimes be considered as progressing through stages. Understanding these stages can lead to a better understanding of pathophysiology, and clarification of prognosis and treatment needs. Opinions from experts in the field of anorexia nervosa (AN) were sought to create a model of stages of illness. Method The Delphi approach was used to achieve consensus from a panel of 31 individuals...