Tag: Mental health condition

According to the American Psychiatric Association, pica is the persistent eating of non-nutritive, non-food substances for at least one month. This condition can affect people of all ages and is known by the name pica, derived from the Latin word for magpie, a bird with a reputation for eating unusual objects.

According to the DSM-5, a persistent eating or feeding disturbance leading to significant nutritional deficits or psychosocial impairment is officially termed Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID). This condition is distinct from common picky eating and other eating disorders, as it is not driven by body image concerns but by anxiety, sensory issues, or a lack of interest in food.

According to the American Psychiatric Association, pica is the persistent eating of non-nutritive, non-food substances over a period of at least one month. This behavior, which can be linked to nutritional deficiencies or mental health conditions, is known clinically as pica.