Merging FBT and DBT for adolescent patients. There is a subset of adolescent eating disorder patients for whom first-line treatments in their pure form are not indicated. Research on an integrated treatment approach including dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) and...
Evidence-based eating disorder treatment refers to interventions or therapies that are supported by published research and demonstrate effectiveness or evidence of success. These treatment approaches are well-tested and produce the best outcomes when compared to other...
When 21-year-old author and reality television star Jazz Jennings opened up to the public about her recent diagnosis of binge eating disorder, some fans assumed that her struggles with her weight and eating habits stemmed from her identity and experiences as a...
At the end of the year, we often reflect on lessons learned over the past 12 months. Thankfully, 2021 expanded the conversations surrounding eating disorders and mental health. Much like last year, there were many eating disorder-related studies published that focused...
Family-Based Treatment Family-Based Treatment, also called “FBT” or “The Maudsley Method”, is widely accepted as the leading evidence-based treatment for Anorexia Nervosa in childhood and adolescence. Studies show that FBT is similarly effective in treating Bulimia...
