by Melissa Gerson | Dec 22, 2017 | News
A recent study conducted by lead researcher Kristen Anderson, LCSW aimed to test the feasibility of family-based treatment (FBT) delivered to adolescents and their families via Teleheath. All participants (N=10) were diagnosed with anorexia nervosa (AN) based on DSM5... 
by Melissa Gerson | Dec 22, 2017 | News
Over the past 10 years, various universities, researchers, and clinical teams have worked to evaluate the efficacy and efficiency of eating disorder treatments delivered via technology. In this time, a wide range of technologies (e.g., televideo, e-mail, CD-ROM,... by Melissa Gerson | Dec 14, 2017 | News
A recent study by Danielle E. MacDonald, PhD1,2 | Kathryn Trottier, PhD1,2 | Marion P. Olmsted, PhD1,2 It has been identified that Rapid and substantial behavioral change (RSBC) earlier on in the process of CBT for eating disorders is the strongest predictor to... 
by Melissa Gerson | Dec 14, 2017 | News
To date, it has been well documented that eating disorders are complex, multifactorial diseases. Sociocultural, family, biological and environmental factors impact one’s susceptibility to develop an eating disorder. In addition to these vulnerability factors, it... 
by Melissa Gerson | Dec 12, 2017 | News
A recent study by Talbot, Gavin, van Steen, and Morey (2017) examined the different content in fitspiration, thinspiration, and bonespiration on social media outlets. These types of images are used to try to motivate people to achieve specific body types, which can be...