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ACT: Cognitive Fusion
From the perspective of ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), the intensity of anxiety arises from a process known as cognitive fusion.
What Is ARFID?
Avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) is an eating disorder diagnosis that has been introduced into the DSM-5.
CP Research Corner: Mothers and Daughters
Researchers wanted to identify associations between psychological profile and eating behavior of mothers and daughters with AN, BN, and BED.
Join the Columbus Park Roundtable Discussion at the Annual BEDA Conference in Brooklyn
Columbus Park will be hosting a roundtable discussion at 3:15pm on Friday, November 3, 2017 at the BEDA/NEDA National Conference.
What Is Night Eating Syndrome?
With the DSM-5 came the first formal criteria for night eating syndrome (NES), despite its original description nearly 60 years ago.
Novel Interventions for Enduring AN
Occasionally, we treat adult clients who have been in multiple treatments over the span of years and continue to struggle with enduring AN.
What Is Therapist Drift?
Therapist drift references a clinician’s tendency to deviate from evidence-based treatment as protocols are often viewed negatively.
CP Research Corner: A Vicious Cycle Among Cognitions and Behaviors Enhancing Risk for Eating Disorders
Research findings suggest that appearance orientation, appearance worries, and dieting create a cycle of enhancing risk for eating disorders.
CP Research Corner: Executive Functions in Adolescents with Binge Eating Disorder and Obesity
Kittel, Schmidt, and Hilbert examined executive functions (EF) in youth with BED and obesity, obesity only, and normal weight controls.
Parental Involvement and Childhood Eating Disorders
A study out of Laurentian University examines the role that parental involvement plays in childhood eating disorder treatment and recovery.
App-Based Data Collection and the Future of Eating Disorder Treatment
Through app-based data collection, smartphones may change the future of eating disorder treatment, according to the EU Research Council.
CP Science News: Mother and Daughter Research Findings
Mother and daughter research findings present an opportunity to improve the daughter’s health through family interventions.
Smartphone Services for Seniors and Their Mental Health
Researchers at Dartmouth College tested the first-ever app to help physicians remotely manage the care of seniors and their mental health.
Overall Quality of Life and Subjective Experiences as Novel Predictors of Long-Term Recovery
A recent study found that overall quality of life and subjective experiences should be considered predictive factors in long-term recovery.
The Genetics of Eating Disorders
A recent study identified two different genetic clusters believed to be responsible for the development of eating disorders.
Family-Based Treatment via Telehealth
According to a recent study, family-based treatment via telehealth is as feasible and as effective as treatment provided in-vivo.
Face-To-Face Treatment Remains Gold Standard Despite Telehealth Advancements
A German research study confirmed that face-to-face treatment remains the gold standard for Binge Eating Disorder (BED).
Eating Publicly With An Eating Disorder
If you are struggling with eating publicly, seek professional help. Meal support can re-establish mealtime as a pleasant experience.