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Sources for Free Treatment or Financial Support
Assistance with Medical Insurance Coverage and Payment:
If you need treatment and you do not have medical insurance, this site may be helpful: http://www.coverageforall.org/
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We Connect: A national program that helps connect needy families to services: www.weconnect.net
SOURCES FOR FREE TREATMENT/SUPPORT:
Kristen Haglund Foundation: Offers grants to individuals in financial need for treatment of eating disorders.
Manna Scholarship Fund: Another Foundation offering scholarship funds for eating disorder treatment.
MentorConnect: The first Global EDs mentoring community where those who are solid in their healing mentor those who are still in the healing process.
Mercy Ministries of America, Nashville: Free Christian-Based Treatment: For over 25 years, Mercy Ministries of America has provided hope and healing to generations of desperate young women who are seeking freedom from life-controlling problems such as eating disorders. Their free-of-charge biblically-based program serves a diverse population of young women from various socio-economic backgrounds, aged 13-28. Many of the girls, who come to Mercy for help, are facing a combination of debilitating circumstances and have been in various treatment facilities with unsuccessful long-term results. They are committed to providing the young women they serve with the most excellent program services that allow them to recognize their self-worth and prepare them to reach their full potential. Their non-conventional approach to healing allows young women to permanently stop destructive cycles and prepares them to take hope out into their communities. www.mercyministries.org
Moonshadow's Spirit: Offers financial assistance to individuals who are seeking inpatient or partial hospitalization eating disorder programs.
Project HEAL: A non-profit created by three young women intended to offer support for those who want to heal from their eating disorders. Scholarship applications for treatment are available
Research Programs: Below is a list of programs offering treatment for involvement in their studies (sometimes the cost of treatment is covered):
Search by Region: California, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania
Stanford, CA Research: Treatment of Women (18-35) with Disordered Eating. Stanford University Department of Psychiatry. The Stanford University Department of Psychiatry is conducting a study to test the Symptom Reduction Program (SRP), a promising new computer-based treatment for disordered eating. The Program has been found to be effective for many people suffering from anxiety disorders, and there is evidence to suggest it may be effective for people with eating disorders as well. Women participating in this study will complete eight 15-minute treatment sessions over one month. SRP involves: Completing a brief computer-based attention program that changes the way the brain processes harmful/maladaptive information. Who can participate? ▪ Females ages 18-35 ▪ Experiencing disordered eating symptoms ▪ Live no more than 1 hour from Stanford University If you are interested and would like to know more, please contact Raquel Friedman at 650-725-5735 or at rsf1486@stanford.edu.
Stanford, CA Research: A New Binge Eating Disorder Treatment Study, at Stanford University School of Medicine Department of Psychiatry, is Looking for Adult Volunteers. This study compares 2 outpatient, guided self-help treatments for binge eating disorder in adults ages 18-75. The treatments extend over a 4 month period and both consist of 10 group therapy sessions. The first treatment is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and the second is Integrative Response Therapy (IRT; a BED guided self-help treatment based affect regulation theories of binge eating). Who Can Participate? Adults (women and men) ages 18-75 with Binge Eating Disorder; must be able to speak and read English; must be willing to be randomized to either treatment condition; must be able to make a 1.5 year commitment (treatment spans 4 months with three 1-2 hour follow-up assessments); no current psychosis, alcohol/drug abuse, or severe depression with suicidal risk. The treatment is free. The therapy sessions occur at Stanford University, and are typically scheduled weekly or biweekly. Recruitment efforts will continue over the next 2-3 years. If you have patients or know anyone whom you believe would be an appropriate fit for this study or would like to ask questions contact Sarah Pajarito by phone at 650-724-9251, or by email at pajarito@stanford.edu.
Stanford, CA Research: Treatment of Adolescents (12-18) with Bulimia Nervosa. Bulimia nervosa most commonly onsets during adolescence, however, few studies have examined effective treatments for this age group. As a result, this study will compare three outpatient treatments for bulimia nervosa in adolescents ages 12-18. These treatments are: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): In CBT, the therapist will work with the adolescent to understand triggers to binge eating and purging, such as thoughts, feelings, and interpersonal difficulties. Also, establishing regular eating patterns and eliminating medically harmful behaviors associated with the eating disorder is a primary goal. Supportive Psychotherapy (SPT): SPT focuses on having the patient build a relationship with the therapist and explore their unique individual needs within the context of their life and the experience of having an eating disorder. Family-Based Therapy (FBT): FBT helps parents to take an active role in guiding their child through eating disorder treatment. In this therapy, the parents are supported in helping their child stop bingeing, purging and engaging in other harmful weight-control behaviors. The way in which the eating disorder has impacted the family and the adolescent’s development is also explored. The treatments extend over a 6-month period and all consist of 18 sessions. Parents will be involved in all three treatments to varying degrees. Who Can Participate? Adolescents (female or male) ages 12 to 18 with a current diagnosis of Bulimia Nervosa, or with any binging and purging behavior Must be medically stable for outpatient treatment Must be living with at least one parent If you are interested or would like to know more, contact Stephanie Manasse at (650) 723-9182 or smanasse@stanford.edu ***Note: Treatment for these studies is free. However, given the health risks associated with these disorders, medical monitoring is required, and for this you will need to use your own health insurance.
Stanford, CA Research: Familial Aggregation Study of Anorexia and Cognition.
Our five-year NIH sponsored study examines cognitive functioning of adolescent
females with anorexia nervosa as compared to healthy controls, through
neuropsychological testing and functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI). If
you would like to participate in this exciting new research, you and your family
will come to Stanford for a battery of neuropsychological testing. Each
participant and their family members will complete a series of assessments that
span approximately 2 – 3 hours. In addition, female participants with anorexia,
their sister, and age matched healthy controls will undergo an fMRI scan during
which they will play cognitive computer games. To be eligible as a participant
with a history of anorexia, you must: Be between the ages of 14 – 19. Have a
sister within three years of your age. Have no unremoveable metal on your body
(permanent retainers, braces, unremoveable piercings) To be eligible as a
participant with no history of anorexia, you must: Be between the ages of 14 -
19. Have no unremovable metal on your body (permanent retainers, braces,
unremovable piercings) Each participating family member is compensated $75 for
completing the assessments; participants who are scanned will be paid an
additional $75. If you are interested in participating, please contact Nandini
Datta at (650) 723 7885 or
nandinid@stanford.edu
San Diego, CA Research: In conjunction with Dr. Walter Kaye and his research team, Dr Amanda Bischoff-Grethe is seeking female participants between 12 and 18 years of age who have a recent (within the last six months) diagnosis of Anorexia Nervosa. Qualified participants will be asked to answer questions regarding their personality and cognitive abilities and will also undergo a 1.5 hour brain imaging study. By participating in this research study you may assist physicians and researchers in developing treatments for these complex and serious disorders. You may be compensated up to $175 dollars plus mileage. For more information, contact the UCSD Eating Disorder Treatment and Research Program at edresearch@ucsd.edu or call the Research Coordinator, Zoë Irvine at 858-246-0699.
San Diego, CA Research: Women who have recovered from Anorexia and/or Bulimia Nervosa. UCSD Eating Disorders Treatment and Research Program is conducting a research a neuroimaging research study on those who have recovered from Anorexia and/or Bulimia Nervosa. This research study will help us examine the neurobiology of Eating Disorders. Women who may qualify are: between ages 18-45; with normal height and weight; no serious medical problems; no current Medications (birth control ok). If you have any questions or would like more information call 858-534-8062 or email edresearch@ucsd.edu.
San Diego, CA: Research study seeking people who binge
and purge.
Research study seeking females in San Diego who are actively binging and purging
to participate in a study that aims to improve our understanding of people's
emotional reactions to these behaviors. Participants are compensated $40 for
their time. Participant requirements include completing a baseline survey and
ratings thoughts and emotions around 1 binge-purge episode. To qualify, you must
be: female, 18 years or older, and actively binging and purging. Contact
Stephanie for more information, email: sknatz@alliant.edu,
phone: 619-573-5073.
Stanford Binge Eating Disorder Study. Websites: http://psychiatry.stanford.edu/research/eating.html and http://med.stanford.edu/clinicaltrials/detail.do?studyId=7362. This study is comparing 2 outpatient, guided self-help treatments for binge eating disorder in adults ages 18-75. The treatments extend over a 4 month period and both consist of 10 group therapy sessions. The first treatment is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and the second is Integrative Response Therapy (IRT; a BED guided self-help treatment based affect regulation theories of binge eating).
Who Can Participate? Adults (women and men) ages 18-75 with Binge Eating Disorder; must be able to speak and read English; must be willing to be randomized to either treatment condition; must be able to make a 1.5 year commitment (treatment spans 4 months, but there are three 1-2 hour follow-up assessments); no current psychosis, alcohol/drug abuse, or severe depression with suicidal risk. The treatment is free. The therapy sessions occur at Stanford University, and are typically scheduled weekly or biweekly. Recruitment efforts will continue over the next 2-3 years.
Stanford, CA: New Binge Eating Disorder treatment study, at Stanford University School of Medicine Department of Psychiatry, is looking for adult volunteers. This study is comparing 2 outpatient, guided self-help treatments for binge eating disorder in adults ages 18-75. The treatments extend over a 4 month period and both consist of 10 group therapy sessions. The first treatment is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and the second is Integrative Response Therapy (IRT; a BED guided self-help treatment based affect regulation theories of binge eating). Who Can Participate? Adults (women and men) ages 18-75 with Binge Eating Disorder; Must be able to speak and read English; Must be willing to be randomized to either treatment condition Must be able to make a 1.5 year commitment (treatment spans 4 months, but there are three 1-2 hour follow-up assessments); No current psychosis, alcohol/drug abuse, or severe depression with suicidal risk. The treatment is free. The therapy sessions occur at Stanford University, and are typically scheduled weekly or biweekly. Recruitment efforts will continue over the next 2-3 years. If you have patients or know anyone whom you believe would be an appropriate fit for this study or would like to ask questions contact Sarah Pajarito by phone at 650-724-9251, or by email at pajarito@stanford.edu. Website: http://psychiatry.stanford.edu/research/eating.html.
Stanford, CA: Stanford University School of Medicine Department of Psychiatry is looking for adult volunteers for a new Anorexia Nervosa treatment study. This study compares two outpatient treatments for anorexia nervosa in adults ages 16 and over. The treatments extend over a 6 month period and both consist of 28 sessions. One treatment is comprised of 24 sessions of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), while the other consists of 8 initial sessions of Cognitive Remediation Therapy (CRT), followed by 16 sessions of CBT. We do not know which treatment is best, although there is evidence that both are likely to be beneficial. Who Can Participate? Adults (women and men) ages 16 and over/ Must have current diagnosis of Anorexia Nervosa/ Must be medically stable for outpatient treatment/ Must be able to speak and read English/ Must be willing to be randomized to either treatment condition/ Must be able to make a 1 year commitment. The treatment is free. The therapy sessions occur at Stanford University, and are typically scheduled weekly. If you are interested in enrolling in the study or would like to ask questions contact Judy Beenhakker by phone at 650-723-7885 or email judybeen@stanford.edu.
Stanford, CA: Stanford University School of Medicine
Department of Psychiatry is looking for adult volunteers (men and women) for a
new Binge Eating Disorder treatment study. This study compares two outpatient,
guided self-help treatments for binge eating disorder in adults ages 18-65. The
treatments extend over a 4 month period and both consist of 10 group therapy
sessions. One treatment is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). The other is
Integrative Response Therapy (IRT). We do not know which treatment is best,
although there is evidence that both are likely to be beneficial.
Who Can Participate?
Adults (women and men) ages 18-65 with a current diagnosis of Binge Eating
Disorder; must be able to speak and read English; must be willing to be randomized to either treatment condition;
must be able to make a 1.5 year commitment; no current psychosis, alcohol/drug abuse, or severe depression with suicidal
risk.
The treatment is free. The therapy sessions occur at Stanford University, and
are typically scheduled weekly. If you are interested in enrolling in the study
or would like to ask questions contact Sarah Pajarito by phone at 650-724-9251,
or by email at pajarito@stanford.edu.
The University of Chicago is looking for women to participate in a study to evaluate the treatment options available to women living with binge eating disorder. Binge-Eating Disorder is a significant public health problem for women. Despite this, there is limited research on how best to treat this disorder at varying levels of severity. The purpose of this NIMH-funded study is to enroll individuals in a brief form of cognitive-behavior therapy. If more intense treatment is needed, individuals will be randomly assigned to more intensive group and individual treatments (Cognitive-Behavior Therapy or Dialectical Behavior Therapy). Both of these treatments are talking therapies that have been adapted for women living with binge-eating disorder and are free of charge. Treatment Criteria: 18 years to 60 years, female, meet criteria for binge eating disorder, are prepared to participate in assessments and up to 28 weeks of cost-free outpatient psychotherapy. For more information call 773-834-9120 to speak to the participant coordinator at the Eating and Weight Disorders Clinic in the Department of Psychiatry at The University of Chicago Medical Center.
The University of Chicago is conducting a study to evaluate effective outpatient psychological treatments for adolescents with bulimia nervosa. You are needed if you are a family with an adolescent (12-18 years old) who has bulimia nervosa. The study requires that the adolescent and his/her parents be interviewed, fill out questionnaires, and then be assigned to one of three outpatient psychological treatments. 18 outpatient visits will be provided over a 6 month period. If you are interested and would like more information, call 773-834-5677 or email bulimia@yoda.bsd.uchicago.edu.
The University of Chicago Anorexia Nervosa PDA Study. Researcher: Daniel le Grange PhD. The purpose of this research study is to examine the relationship between various daily life experiences, personality, and eating disorder symptoms. This research is being done because currently little is known about how symptoms of anorexia nervosa are maintained by personality traits, momentary mood states, thought patterns, or life events. If interested visit http://psychiatry.uchicago.edu/research/volunteers/anpdastudy.html.
The University of Chicago Treatment Study for Women with Binge-Eating Disorder. Researcher: Eunice Chen PhD. The purpose of this research study is to determine how helpful different outpatient psychotherapy is for women with Binge-Eating Disorder. This study compares two outpatient treatments, Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Cognitive-Behavior Therapy. For more information about this study visit http://psychiatry.uchicago.edu/research/volunteers/BED.html.
The University of Chicago ED Parent Support Project. Researcher: Daniel le Grange PhD. The purpose of this study is to examine the emotional impact of administering family-based treatment and to determine whether a therapist-guided, internet-based chat support group for parents who are implementing family-based treatment would be helpful. For more information visit http://www.edparentsupport.net/website/projectinfo.php.
The University of Chicago Adolescent Overweight Study. Researcher: Daniel le Grange PhD. The purpose of this study is to examine the emotional impact of administering family-based treatment and to determine whether a therapist-guided, internet-based chat support group for parents who are implementing family-based treatment would be helpful. For more information visit http://psychiatry.bsd.uchicago.edu/research/volunteers/adolescent_overweight.html.
The University of Chicago Treatment of Bulimic Adolescents Study. Daniel le Grange PhD. The purpose of this study is to attempt to identify an outpatient psychological treatment that is effective for adolescents with BN. For more information visit http://psychiatry.uchicago.edu/research/volunteers/adolescentBN.html.
Baltimore, MD: The Center for Eating Disorders at Sheppard Pratt is looking for participants aged 12-18 years meeting the DSM-IV criteria for anorexia nervosa to take part in a family therapy study. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two types of family therapy and either a placebo or medication group. Family therapy will be given for 36 weeks and medication for a full year. Then, patients will be followed for 12-months after the end of family treatment. Hence, each family will participate for approximately 1.75-years, with a total participation time of some 50 hours. In a sub-study, blood will be drawn from those volunteering for genetic analysis; this is optional. If you are interested in finding out more about this study and live in the Baltimore metro area, call 410-427-3854.
Baltimore, MD: Anorexia Research Study. Johns Hopkins researchers are conducting a placebo-controlled trial to examine the effectiveness of a research medication in the treatment of adults with anorexia nervosa. Participants will be offered 16 weeks of medication (active or inactive) and weekly outpatient medical monitoring by a psychiatrist. The treatment will be provided at no cost. To participate, you must 1) have anorexia nervosa, 2) be 18-55 years old 3) be medically stable for outpatient treatment 4) complete assessments (interviews, questionnaires, and medical evaluations) at intervals throughout the 16-week study and at 1- and 2-month follow-ups. All information gathered will remain confidential. For more information call Linda Ryan at (410)-955-3863 or email at lryan@jhmi.edu.
Free and Confidential Bulimia Treatment Bulimia Nervosa Study: Do you have eating binges? Do you compensate by vomiting or other extremes? If so, and if you are female and between the ages of 18-65, you may be eligible for reduced-fee treatment as part of a treatment research study. Researchers are investigating two active treatments, including education and counseling, for bulimia nervosa. If you are interested, contact the Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders. Free confidential treatment is available to those who are interested and eligible for research studies being conducted. Researchers are investigating active treatments, including education and counseling, for bulimia nervosa. If you are interested in participating or would like more information about the project contact the Center at 617-353-9610 and ask for research assistants Michele Crisafulli, Dana Satir, and Jolie Weingeroff, or to speak to the receptionist. You can also email registered nurse, Bonnie Brown bonnieb@bu.edu with any questions about the Program. Study participation is dependent on screening and eligibility criteria. For initial screenings and information, call 617-353-9610 or visit www.bu.edu/anxiety.
Free and Confidential Treatment for Women with Low-weight and Anorexia. Researchers are conducting a study to contrast the effects of two different approaches to treating women with low-weight eating disorders. One approach, commonly used in the eating disorders treatment community, focuses on the behavior changes that are necessary to increase nutritional intake (and therefore to gain weight), along with the motivation to change these behaviors. The other approach, also commonly used by eating disorders therapists and supported by the research evidence, focuses on your feelings about these changes, feelings about treatment, obstacles to change, and the feelings that may underlie the symptoms, in addition to your goals regarding your eating disorder symptoms. Parts of each of these approaches have received support from research studies, but they have not been investigated in this particular way. In this study, each participant will have the opportunity to experience both of these approaches in their brief treatment, and we may find out what is useful to you. If you are interested in participating or would like more information about the project, contact the Center at 617- 353-9610 and ask to speak with Dana Satir.
University of Minnesota Eating Disorder Research Study. Women ages 18 and older who struggle with binge eating and purging are needed for a research study providing free therapy. For more information visit http://www.med.umn.edu/psychiatry/research/eatingdisorders/home.html or call 612-627-1991.
Researchers at Columbia University Medical Center are conducting an NIMH-funded
study aimed at understanding brain development in adolescents with Bulimia
Nervosa. They are looking for girls, 12-18 years old, who binge-eat and purge.
Participation involves completing interviews, games and puzzles, and an MRI
scan. Compensation (up to $400) or treatment, free of charge, will be provided
for participation. The study takes place at the New York State Psychiatric
Institute, 1051 Riverside Drive in Manhattan. For more information, call the
Eating Disorders Clinic at 212-543-5739 or 212-543-6072 or email
MRISTUDY@childpsych.columbia.edu.
New York, NY: The National Institute of Mental Health is sponsoring a multi-center international study to compare two types of family therapy as well in the treatment of adolescents with anorexia nervosa. They are looking for families with an adolescent with anorexia nervosa between the ages of 12-18 years. Participation involves completing assessment interviews, questionnaires, and engaging in 16 family therapy sessions over the course of nine months. The study is being held at the Eating Disorders Research Program, The Westchester Division of New York-Presbyterian Hospital, Weill Medical College of Cornell University. Contact Research Coordinator, Samantha Berthod, MA 914-997-4395.
New York, NY: Family Therapy Treatment for Adolescents with Anorexia Nervosa Involves family therapy and medication Age: 12-18 years and families Criteria: Diagnosis of anorexia nervosa and family involvement Duration/Length: 16-18 sessions (1 hour) over 6 months. For more information contact Samantha at 914-997-4395 or email sab2024@med.cornell.edu.
Durham, NC: Duke Eating Disorders Program Treatment Study for Adolescents. Currently enrolling families in treatment study for adolescents with anorexia nervosa. Participants receive 6 months of psychotherapy at no cost and complete 6 months of follow-up assessment for which they receive monetary compensation. For more information, call 919-684-0149 or email edresearch@duke.edu.
New Eating Disorder Study at USciences Offers Free Family
Counseling. The Eating Disorder Research Program (EDRP) at University of the
Sciences is offering free treatment for families with an adolescent who
struggles with eating and weight concerns. Under the direction of Dr. C. Alix
Timko, assistant professor of psychology at USciences, the EDRP seeks to
understand the cause and treatment of one of the most commonly known eating
disorders, anorexia nervosa. “At the EDRP we have, in collaboration Duke
University Medical Center, created a family-based intervention that combines the
best of current, family-based eating disorder components with mindfulness and
acceptance,” said Dr. Timko. “Research shows that acceptance-based approaches
have been successful in treating other disorders, but has yet to be fully
applied to eating disorders. In our current study, a therapist will meet with
both the adolescent and parents separately over a six-month period to address
the different issues and concerns of each party.” In addition to being a
training site for advanced master’s and doctoral students in clinical
psychology, the EDRP undertakes many studies ranging from questionnaires to
computer-based tasks to providing treatment for various eating disorders. Its
current treatment study, the only study of its kind in Philadelphia, is aimed at
adolescents with anorexia nervosa and their families. Individuals (male or
female) between 12-18 years of age must be medically stable for outpatient
treatment and show signs of anorexia nervosa. The study is funded by the
National Institute of Health (therefore completely free to participants). It is
being conducted in conjunction with Duke University’s Eating Disorders Center,
whose results indicate that adolescents are returning to a healthy weight and
demonstrating a reduction in eating disorder symptoms. For more information on
the program, contact the EDRP at
edresearch@usciences.edu or 215-596-7183.
Pittsburgh, PA: Volunteers Needed for Anorexia Nervosa Treatment Study. Researchers at the Center for Overcoming Problem Eating at Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center are conducting a study to test the efficacy of a new outpatient psychotherapy for older adolescents and adults with anorexia nervosa. Eligible participants will be offered 9-12 months of individual psychotherapy, medical monitoring, and nutrition counseling. All treatment will be provided at no cost. If you are 17 years of age or older, have anorexia nervosa, and are able to attend treatment in Pittsburgh, you may be eligible to participate. Dr. Jennifer Wilde, call 412-246-5841 for more information.
Pittsburgh, PA Study: The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center announces a new clinical psychotherapy trial for bulimia nervosa. This study will compare two different ways to deliver cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) which is the treatment of choice for bulimia. Patients will be assigned by chance to either experimental face to face group CBT or an experimental, internet-delivered CBT with a therapist-moderated chat group. There is no cost for participating in this trial. If you are 18 years or older and have a home computer with internet access, you may be eligible. Contact the Research Coordinator Abbe Machi at 412-647-1776 for more information.
Research for Significant Others:
Evaluation of a web-based multi media intervention for carers of people with anorexia nervosa. This project examines whether an internet-based intervention for carers (or significant others) of people with anorexia nervosa is effective and useful. The interactive web programme aims to give carers information and skills to help them help their relative, cope with care-giving and reduce distress, which may in turn help the individual with anorexia nervosa. It was developed by the IoP Section of Eating Disorders/SLaM Eating Disorders Unit in collaboration with beat (formally known as the Eating Disorders Association and is the UK’s leading eating disorders charity), Dr Chris Williams from the University of Glasgow, Media Innovations and patients and carers. The programme includes information on how to communicate with a person with anorexia; how to support them at meal times, facilitate weight gain and re-establish healthy eating; how to manage crises and conflict; and how to assess and manage risk. 60 careers are needed for this study. The duration of the intervention is 7 weeks with a 3-month follow up assessment. To be eligible you need to be currently caring for a person who is suffering from a form of anorexia nervosa and have the ability to read and understand English. To find out more, contact Judy Slater (08) 8201 5563 or email: judith.slater@flinders.edu.au
We want to learn more about the post-purging dental care behaviors and beliefs
of bulimic patients and how they communicate their oral concerns with their
dentist. Currently, very little scientific evidence exists on this subject. Our
pilot study data indicated that the majority of bulimic patients surveyed did
not allow oral concerns to prevent them from purging (84%) and endorsed
post-purging oral health behavior not recommended by dentists (80%). In
our on-line survey, each participant will be prompted to complete an anonymous
15 minute survey. No identifying information will be gathered, therefore
participation in this study will not result in a loss of privacy. Participants may access the
study via the simple internet link below:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/insightdentalsurvey
Are you the parent of a child who is currently receiving outpatient treatment for Anorexia Nervosa? If so, we’d like to talk to invite you to participate in an anonymous study that examines the experience of caring for a child with Anorexia Nervosa. As research psychologists, we are interested in how a child’s eating disorder affects the parents and family – including coping reactions and significant relationships. Few medical or psychological resources are available to support parents who may face their own challenges with respect to the diagnosis of and treatment for their child’s Anorexia. We hope our research findings will contribute to enhanced understanding of how a child’s illness affects the families so that more support services for parents can be developed and provided. If your child is between the ages of 9-22, is receiving outpatient treatment for Anorexia Nervosa, and is currently living with you at home, we invite you to participate in this important study. Participation will involve: Completing a series of questionnaires online that will take approximately 15-30 minutes. -- Your name and any identifying information will not be linked to your responses. -- Publications or presentations emanating from the research will not include individual responses, only group data will be presented. Click the following the link: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/VN5VTDF and enter the password: participate (in all lowercase letters). You will be directed to an informed consent letter followed by a series of brief questionnaires for you to complete. If you would like further information please contact Lauren F. Stack at lfstack@gmail.com or Dr. Merle Keitel at mkeitel@fordham.edu for information. NOTE: This research study has received IRB (Institutional Review Board) approval from Fordham University and researchers will adhere to the American Psychological Association’s Code of Ethics. Primary investigators for this study are Merle A. Keitel, Ph.D., Professor of Counseling Psychology, Fordham University, and Lauren F. Stack, M.S., Doctoral Candidate in Counseling Psychology, Fordham University.
African American participants with an eating disorder. Researcher: Michaela Muehlbach. Research project looks at African American women’s eating behaviors. Goal: Better understand the typical patterns of eating behavior in Black women and make sure that Black women are no longer ignored in research. For more information visit http://forestinstitute.qualtrics.com/SE?SID=SV_5j1fjSfkUkZia7q&SVID=Prod.
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