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What Is CBT-E?
Learn about treatment for eating disorders: CBT-E, the gold standard evidence based treatment for eating disorders.
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.
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.
Dieting and Weight Loss: Impact on Behavior, Mood, and Thinking
The Starvation Study, conducted by Ancel Keys in the 1940s, revealed profound psychological and physiological effects of starvation on 36 male volunteers, including extreme preoccupation with food, mood disturbances, and distorted self-image. The findings underscored that the intense focus on food and subsequent overeating behaviors are natural responses to severe calorie restriction, highlighting the complex relationship between diet, mental health, and the body’s biological need for nourishment.