Treatment wasn’t helping her anorexia, so doctors allowed her to stop no matter the consequences. But is a “palliative” approach to mental illness really ethical?
New research found that, unlike many people think, there is no real timeframe connected to forming a new habit. According to experts, the amount of time it takes to form a new habit largely depends on what the habit is, and the circumstances surrounding the habit (like environmental factors).
The coming legislation, which will debut early next year when lawmakers reconvene, would require providers to follow specific requirements around weigh-ins, the use of feeding tubes and isolation, and to offer gender-appropriate accommodations.