This article emphasises the importance of aligning mental health research with the priorities of individuals with lived experience, particularly those with autism and ADHD, who are at higher risk for eating disorders. Through community consultation, a ranked list of research priorities was developed, focusing on improving treatment outcomes and identifying causal mechanisms behind disordered eating in neurodivergent individuals. The study highlights the need for better clinical practices, neurodiversity training, and a deeper understanding of autism and ADHD, and eating disorder vulnerability. Disclaimer: discusses eating disorders.
This article emphasises the importance of aligning mental health research with the priorities of individuals with lived experience, particularly those with autism and ADHD, who are at higher risk for eating disorders. Through community consultation, a ranked list of research priorities was developed, focusing on improving treatment outcomes and identifying causal mechanisms behind disordered eating in neurodivergent individuals. The study highlights the need for better clinical practices, neurodiversity training, and a deeper understanding of autism and ADHD, and eating disorder vulnerability. Disclaimer: discusses eating disorders.