by Melissa Gerson | Dec 22, 2017 | Blog
A recent study conducted by lead researcher Kristen Anderson, LCSW aimed to test the feasibility of utilizing telehealth to deliver family-based treatment (FBT) to adolescents and their families. All participants (N=10) were diagnosed with anorexia nervosa (AN) based...
by Melissa Gerson | Dec 22, 2017 | Blog
Over the past 10 years, various universities, researchers, and clinical teams have worked to evaluate the efficacy and efficiency of technology for eating disorders and treatments. The Evolution of Technology for Eating Disorders In this time, a wide range of...
by Melissa Gerson | Dec 14, 2017 | Blog
It has been identified that rapid and substantial behavioral change (RSBC) earlier on in the process of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for eating disorders is the strongest predictor to indicate treatment outcome. It has been hypothesized that other changes, such...
by Melissa Gerson | Dec 14, 2017 | Blog
To date, it has been well documented that eating disorders (ED) are complex, multifactorial diseases. Sociocultural, family, biological and environmental factors impact one’s susceptibility to develop an eating disorder. In addition to these vulnerability...
by Melissa Gerson | Dec 12, 2017 | Blog
A recent study by Talbot, Gavin, van Steen, and Morey (2017) examined the different content in fitspiration, thinspiration, and bonespiration on social media outlets and “pro-ana” websites. These types of images are used to try to motivate people to...