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    Anorexia nervosa, a type of eating disorder is commonly seen in teenagers. An intense fear of gaining weight and distorted body image compels the teenagers to go on diet, which is resulting in eating less and skipping the meal and ultimately making the teenagers more prone to stress,anxiety,depression and other mental health issues. The study was taken with an intention to find the association of anorexia and mental health. A sample of 913 adolescents from junior college were selected as sample

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    Anorexia nervosa, a type of eating disorder is commonly seen in teenagers. An intense fear of gaining weight and distorted body image compels the teenagers to go on diet, which is resulting in eating less and skipping the meal and ultimately making the teenagers more prone to stress,anxiety,depression and other mental health issues. The study was taken with an intention to find the association of anorexia and mental health. A sample of 913 adolescents from junior college were selected as sample

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    Anorexia nervosa, a type of eating disorder is commonly seen in teenagers. An intense fear of gaining weight and distorted body image compels the teenagers to go on diet, which is resulting in eating less and skipping the meal and ultimately making the teenagers more prone to stress,anxiety,depression and other mental health issues. The study was taken with an intention to find the association of anorexia and mental health. A sample of 913 adolescents from junior college were selected as sample

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    ISSN: 2320-5407 Int. J. Adv. Res.

    9(09), 01-04

    Journal Homepage: -www.journalijar.com

    Article DOI:10.21474/IJAR01/13367
    DOI URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.21474/IJAR01/13367

    RESEARCH ARTICLE
    RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ANOREXIA NERVOSA (DESIRE FOR THINNESS) AND MENTAL
    HEALTH AMONG JUNIOR COLLEGE STUDENTS

    Dr. Khan Zeenat Muzaffar


    Assistant Professor, Marathwada College of Education, Aurangabad.
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    Manuscript Info Abstract
    ……………………. ………………………………………………………………
    Manuscript History Anorexia nervosa, a type of eating disorder is commonly seen in
    Received: 05 July 2021 teenagers. An intense fear of gaining weight and distorted body image
    Final Accepted: 09 August 2021 compels the teenagers to go on diet, which is resulting in eating less
    Published: September 2021 and skipping the meal and ultimately making the teenagers more prone
    to stress,anxiety,depression and other mental health issues. The study
    Key words:-
    Anorexia Nervosa, and Mental Health was taken with an intention to find the association of anorexia and
    mental health. A sample of 913 adolescents from junior college were
    selected as sample and a standardized test was administered. The
    findings showed that there is a positive correlation between eating
    disorder and mental health among adolescents.

    Copy Right, IJAR, 2021,. All rights reserved.


    ……………………………………………………………………………………………………....
    Introduction:-
    Eating disorders may result in symptoms such as poor sensitivity and low self-esteem, which can impair an
    individual's ability to function and move properly in society. While many of the symptoms of eating disorders are
    the consequence of disordered and inappropriate eating behavior patterns, is there a link between eating disorders
    and mental health issues? Additionally, literature has shown the presence of co-occurring depression and eating
    disorders in a person. According to a research involving over 2,400 participants, 94 percent of people receiving
    inpatient treatment for an eating problem also had symptoms of sadness. Depression and eating disorders often
    exhibit similar symptoms, making it difficult for experts to differentiate between the two. Both of these mental
    health issues result in mood changes such as irritation, anxiety, guilt, shame, and poor self-esteem. Individuals with
    an eating disorder and depression may also exhibit changes in appetite, disordered eating habits, and physical
    symptoms such as digestive problems, muscular pains, and bloating.

    Eating Disorder
    Dr.KhanZeenat M (2021) Eating Disorder: Eating less food or skipping meals to satisfy the gregarious instinct of
    acceptance , looking fit and perfect in society with respect to body image .

    According to the WHO (World Health Organization), mental health is described as: "A condition of well-being in
    which a person recognizes his or her own potential, is capable of coping with regular life challenges, is capable of
    creative and fruitful employment, and is capable of contributing to his or her society." The WHO emphasizes the
    critical nature of mental health, emphasizing that it "does not imply the absence of mental illness".

    Mental health is described as according to the medical dictionary Medilexicon, it is being free of mental illness:a
    well-being in which one has integrated one's natural inclinations, resulting in a fulfillment that is acceptable to both
    oneself and society.

    Corresponding Author:-Dr. Khan Zeenat Muzaffar 1


    Address:- Assistant Professor, Marathwada College of Education, Aurangabad.
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    Eating disorders often begin with a desire to lose weight in order to maintain fitness and health. However, in some
    individuals, these beneficial behaviors develop in serious health problems, such as binge eating, bulimia, anorexia
    nervosa, or other illnesses.

    It has also been shown, however, that depression is a common function. Twenty-four percent of bipolar patients met
    the criteria for eating disorders, according to a research done in 2008 by specialists at the University of Pittsburgh
    Medical Center. About 44% of those surveyed said they had a hard time controlling their eating.

    About half of those diagnosed with binge eating disorder also have a history of depression, according to the National
    Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. According to the National Eating Disorders Association,
    three percent of individuals in the United States have binge eating disorder, making it the most common eating
    issue.

    Researchers have shown that anorexia, another eating disorder, affects a significant proportion of people who suffer
    from depression. Anorexics don't eat enough food to maintain a healthy weight. This may lead to dire consequences.
    Anorexia patients are about 50 times more likely to die by suicide than the community as a whole.

    Anorexia nervosa is a psychological disease. One of the most severe eating disorders seen in teenagers is anorexia
    nervosa. Although people may avoid eating at parties or eat restaurants in order to prevent starving, a continuous
    concern with body image, appearance, and negative emotions about those issues is often accompanied by this
    behavior. Other mental health problems like as stress and worry, as well as mood disorders such as depression and
    anxiety, are also common comorbidities for anorexia nervosa.

    Mental IllnessandAnorexia Nervosa


    For example, depression or bipolar disorder is described as feelings or thoughts that affect a person's ability to live
    their life as they would ordinarily. When these two traits occur concurrently, there is a reasonable reason to diagnose
    someone with serious health issues that may have a detrimental effect on physical and mental health.

    Given the physiological and psychological consequences of anorexia nervosa, it is difficult to escape this issue.
    Additionally, poor self-esteem and a lack of self-concept are recognized to be major contributors to anorexia
    nervosa. These emotions often serve as a catalyst for people who are preoccupied with how their bodies seem to
    others.

    Eating Disorders & Anxiety


    According to one investigation, the rate of anxiety disorders in those with anorexia, bulimia, and binge-eating
    disorder is 48–51%, whereas the rate is 54–81% in those with anorexia nervosa and 55–65% in those with binge-
    eating disorder.. These figures demonstrate the importance of anxiety in the lives of people who struggle with eating
    disorders, since this disease may impede recovery if left untreated.

    Depression&Eating Disorders
    There is evidence that depression may also be brought on by an eating problem. Dr. Lisa Lilenfeld, an associate
    professor of clinical psychology at Argosy University in Arlington, Virginia, says, “Being extremely underweight
    and malnourished, which is typical in anorexia, has been shown to have detrimental physiological changes that
    influence mood.

    “People who acquire eating disorders believe that they are not good enough as individuals,” Sacker explains. “They
    develop an obsession with perfection. This perfectionism starts to manifest itself in their eating habits. However,
    sadness and anxiety are present. Frequently, these individuals have had significant mental trauma.”

    Individuals who have binge eating disorder may be overweight or obese, such as in the case of this individual. When
    they become aware of this, they may experience chronic sadness over their look. They may feel disgusted with
    themselves after a binge eating session, thus exacerbating their melancholy.
    1. Sleep problems
    2. Loss of appetite
    3. Loss of libido
    4. Loss of interest in activities that once were pleasurable

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    5. Feelings of sadness or unhappiness


    6. Irritability or anger

    It is often believed that the identification of severe depression is a simple task. However, there may be significant
    obstacles to discovering an effective treatment for depression and eating disorders in combination.

    Objectives:-
    Examine the relationship between adolescent anorexia nervosa (Desire for thinness) and mental health.

    Hypothesis
    A considerable positive correlation exists between mental health and anorexia nervosa in adolescents.

    Research Methodology:-
    The investigator used a survey method for data collection.Two standardized test eating disorder and Mental health
    battery was used on the selected sample. A sample of 913 students was selected for the study.The data was gathered,
    collated, and analyzed to determine the outcomes.

    Sampling technique
    The current research used a purposeful random sampling method.

    Sample Size
    For this research, 913 students from Aurangabad's junior colleges were chosen as a sample.

    Tools
    2. David M. Garner's EDI-3 Eating Disorder Inventory-3
    3.The Mental Health Battery (MHB) Dr.SushmaTalesara and Dr. Akhtarbano.

    Variables
    Anorexia nervosa and Mental health

    Discussion of Result:-
    Hypothesis-1:-A considerable positive correlation exists between mental health and anorexia nervosa in
    adolescents.

    Table no 4.4.10:- Table showing correlation between Anorexia Nervosa and mental health.
    Mental health
    Anorexia nervosa Pearson Correlation -0.006
    Sig.(2-tailed) 0.850

    Interpretation
    Table No. 4.4.10 -The r value of the mental health-anorexia nervosa relationship between adolescents is -.006 with a
    p-value of 0.850. It demonstrates that there is a significant positive relationship between mental health and anorexia
    nervosa in adolescents. The higher the anorexia nervosa, the poorer is the mental health.

    Conclusion:-
    The hypothesis no.1 is accepted, as there is a positive correlation between Anorexia Nervosa and Mental health of
    adolescents. The higher the Anorexia problem, the poorer is the mental health.

    Suggestions:-
    1) Healthy eating habits should be followed and practiced at home
    2) Yoga and meditation are an essential part of daily life style.
    3) Use of antidepressant medicine
    4) Cognitive behavioral therapy, often abbreviated as CBT. The objective is to alter people's perceptions of food
    and eating and to promote better eating habits.
    5) Educating the people about the health eating habits

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    6) Making the health and hygiene subject compulsory at school level.


    7) Use of media for maintaining wellbeing and good mental health by eating healthy food.
    8) Guidance and counselling should be given for maintaining good mental health.

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    Acknowledgement: Acknowledge the ICSSR-IMPRESS and MHRD New Delhi for funding the project.

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