Risky eating behavior and non-suicidal self-harm in a community population: narrative review/Conducta alimentaria de riesgo y autolesión no suicida en población comunitaria: revisión narrativa

Abstract

Given the increase in the prevalence of disordered eating behaviors (DEB) and non-suicidal self-injury in the non-clinical population, the objective of this narrative review was to identify some of the main findings and lines of research, to consider them in future studies. Through the search in PubMed, ScienceDirect and Dialnet databases, 1984 articles were found that explored the relationship between self-injurious behaviors and disordered eating behaviors, with the application of selection criteria such as language and review of abstracts, 16 studies were chosen to analyze. The articles address three general themes: transdiagnostic factors of DEB and self-injury, the association of both as a form of coping, and the relationship of both with increased suicidal risk. It is necessary to develop preventive work given the high levels of psychopathology presented in community samples