anorexia nervosa

Videos

Multi-Family Therapy for Anorexia Nervosa (MFT-AN)

Presenter: Prof Ivan Eisler, Joint Head of MCCAED

Ivan talks about Multi-Family Therapy for Anorexia Nervosa (MFT-AN), a treatment that was developed by MCCAED and is recommended by NICE Guidance (2017).

Intensive Treatment Programme (ITP)

Presenter: Laura Baker, Clinical Nurse Specialist

Laura talks about the Intensive Treatment Programme (ITP), a 5-day per week therapeutic day program, developed by MCCAED.

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Family Therapy for Eating Disorders (FT-AN/BN)

Presenter: Prof Ivan Eisler, Joint Head of MCCAED

Ivan discusses why families are so important in a young persons recovery from an eating disorder and what family therapy for eating disorders involves.

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Parent Group for Adolescents with Restrictive Eating Disorders

Presenter: Dr Darren Cutinha, Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist

Darren talks about the Parent Group developed by MCCAED for parents of adolescents with restrictive eating disorders.

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MCCAED Publications

2023

Change Processes During Intensive Day Programme Treatment for Adolescent Anorexia Nervosa: A Dyadic Interview Analysis of Adolescent and Parent views

Colla, A., Baudinet, J., Cavenagh, P., Senra, H., & Goddard, E.. Frontiers in Psychology, 14, 1226605.

doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1226605

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Perceived change mechanisms in multi-family therapy for anorexia nervosa: A qualitative follow-up study of adolescent and parent experiences

Baudinet, J., Eisler, I., Konstantellou, A., Hunt, T., Kassamali, F., McLaughlin, N., … & Schmidt, U. (2023). Eur Eat Disord Rev. 2023 Jul 6.

DOI.org/10.1002/erv.3006

MFT-AN

2022

Silent witnesses: the experience of having a sibling with anorexia nervosa

Hutchison, S., House, J., McDermott, B. , Simic, M., Baudinet, J. & Eisler, I. J Eat Disord 10, 134 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1186/s40337-022-00655-1. J Eat Disord 10, 134 (2022).

DOI:10.1186/s40337-022-00655-1

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The experience of intolerance of uncertainty for parents of young people with a restrictive eating disorder

Konstantellou, A., Sternheim, L., Hale, L., Simic, M., & Eisler, I. (2022). Eating and Weight Disorders-Studies on Anorexia, Bulimia and Obesity, 27(4), 1339-1348.

DOI.org/10.1007/s40519-021-01256-8

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2021

Widening the reach of family‑based interventions for Anorexia Nervosa: autism‑adaptations for children and adolescents

Loomes,R., & Bryant‑Waugh., R

DOI: 10.1186/s40337-021-00511-8

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Cost-effectiveness of specialist eating disorders services for children and adolescents with anorexia nervosa: a national surveillance study

Byford, S., Petkova, H., Barrett, B., Ford, T., Nicholls, D., Simic, M., Gowers, S., Macdonald, G., Stuart, R., Livingstone, N., Kelly, G., Kelly, J., Joshi, K., Smith, H., & Eisler, I. (2021). Journal of Eating Disorders, 9, 76.

DOI: 10.1186/s40337-021-00433-5

Brief early adolescent multi-family therapy (BEAM) trial for anorexia nervosa: a feasibility randomized controlled trial protocol

Baudinet, J., Eisler, I., Simic, M., & Schmidt, U. (2021). Journal of Eating Disorders, 9, 71.

DOI: 10.1186/s40337-021-00426-4

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The emotional face of anorexia nervosa: The neural correlates of emotional processing

Halls, D., Leslie, M., Leppanen, J., Sedgewick, F., Surguladze, S., Fonville, L., … & Tchanturia, K. (2021). Human Brain Mapping.
DOI: 10.1002/hbm.25417

2020

The impact of COMT, BDNF and 5-HTT brain-genes on the development of anorexia nervosa: a systematic review.

Abou Al Hassan, S., Cutinha, D. & Mattar, L. (2020). Eat Weight Disord.

DOI: 10.1007/s40519-020-00978-5

Interoception in Anorexia Nervosa: Exploring Associations With Alexithymia and Autistic Traits

Kinnaird, E., Stewart, C., & Tchanturia, K., (2020). Frontiers in Psychiatry, 11.

DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2020.00064

Pragmatic Sensory Screening in Anorexia Nervosa and Associations with Autistic Traits

Kinnaird, E., Dandil, Y., Li, Z., Smith, K., Pimblett, C., Agbalaya, R., Stewart, C., & Tchanturia, K. (2020). J. Clin. Med. 9, 1182.

DOI: 10.3390/jcm9041182

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The relationship of autistic traits to taste and olfactory processing in anorexia nervosa

Kinnaird, E., Stewart, C., & Tchanturia, K. (2020). Molecular Autism, 11.

DOI: 10.1186/s13229-020-00331-8

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Neural Correlates of Theory of Mind Are Preserved in Young Women With Anorexia Nervosa

Leslie, M., Halls, D., Leppanen, J., Sedgewick, F., Smith, K., Hayward, H., Lang, K., Fonville, L., Simic, M., Mandy, W., Nicholls, D., Murphy, D., Williams, S. & Tchanturia, K. (2020). Frontiers in Psychology, 11.

DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2020.568073

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2019

Incidence of anorexia nervosa in young people in the UK and Ireland: a national surveillance study

Petkova, H., Simic, M., Nicholls, D., Ford, T., Matthew, P. A., Stuart, R,…Byford, S.(2019). BMJ Open, 9(10):e027339.

DOI:10.1136/bmjopen-2018-027339

Alternative community-based models of care for young people with anorexia nervosa: the CostED national surveillance study

Byford, S., Petkova, H., Stuart, R., Nicholls, D., Simic, M., Ford, T., Macdonald, G., Gowers, S., Roberts, S., Barrett, B., Kelly, J., Kelly, G., Livingstone, N., Kandarp, J., Smith, H., Eisler, I. (2019). NIHR Journals, 7(37), 1-78.

DOI: 10.3310/hsdr07370

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Survey on self-reported psychotropic drug prescribing practices of eating disorder psychiatrists for the treatment of young people with anorexia nervosa.

Beykloo, M., Nicholls, D., Simic, M., Brauer, R., Mills, E.,Wong, I. (2019). BMJ Open,9,e031707.

DOI/10.1136/bmjopen-2019-031707

Same, same but different: Attention bias for food cues in adults and adolescents with anorexia nervosa.

Werthmann, J., Simic, M., Konstantellou, A., Mansfield, P., Mercado, D., van Ens, W. & Shmidt, U. (2019). International Journal of Eating Disorders, 52 (6), 681-690.

DOI: 10.1002/eat.23064

Evaluation of Teen BodyWise: A pilot study of a body image group adapted for adolescent inpatients with anorexia nervosa.

Rosewall, J.K., Beavan, A., Houlihan, C., Bates, S., Melhuish, L., Mountford, V., & Lacey, J.H. (2019). Eating and Weight Disorders, 1-7

DOI: 10.1007/s40519-019-00658-z

2018

An examination of the clinical outcomes of adolescents and young adults with broad autism spectrum traits and autism spectrum disorder and anorexia nervosa: A multi centre study

Nazar, B., Peynenburg, V., Rhind, C., Hibbs, R., Schmidt, U., Gowers, S., Macdonald, P., Goddard, E., Todd, G., Micali, N., & Treasure, J. (2018). International Journal of Eating Disorders, 51.

DOI: 10.1002/eat.22823

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The acceptability, feasibility, and possible benefits of a neurobiologically‐informed 5‐day multifamily treatment for adults with anorexia nervosa.

Wierenga, C. E., Hill, L., Knatz Peck, S., McCray, J., Greathouse, L., Peterson, D., … Kaye, W. H. (2018). International Journal of Eating Disorders, 51(8), 863–869.

DOI: 10.1002/eat.22876

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Assessing ASD in adolescent females with anorexia nervosa using clinical and developmental measures: a preliminary investigation.

Westwood, H., Mandy, W., Simic, M., & Tchanturia, K.(2018). Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology, 46(1), 183-192.

DOI: 10.1007/s10802-017-0301-x

Taste sensitivity in anorexia nervosa: A systematic review.

Kinnaird, E., Stewart, C., & Tchanturia, K. (2018). International Journal of Eating Disorders, 51(8), 771-784.

DOI: 10.1002/eat.22886

2017

A Pilot, Multicentre Pragmatic Randomised Trial to Explore the Impact of Carer Skills Training on Carer and Patient Behaviours: Testing the Cognitive Interpersonal Model in Adolescent Anorexia Nervosa

Hodsoll, J., Rhind, C., Micali, N., Hibbs, R., Goddard, E., Nazar, B., Schmidt, U., Gowers, S., Macdonald, P., Todd, G., Landau, S., & Treasure, J. (2017). European Eating Disorders Review, 25.

DOI: 10.1002/erv.2540

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Treatment of Anorexia Nervosa: Translating Experimental Neuroscience into Clinical Practice.

Schmidt, U. H., Sharpe, H., Bartholdy, S., Bonin, E-M. , Davies, H. A. , Easter, A.,… Treasure, J. (2017). Southampton (UK): NIHR Journals Library.

DOI: 10.3310/pgfar05160

Intensive multi-family therapy for adolescent anorexia nervosa: an open study of 30 families.

Salaminiou, E., Campbell, M., Simic, M., Kuipers, E., & Eisler, I. (2017). Journal of Family Therapy, 39(4), 498–513.

DOI: 10.1111/1467-6427.12075

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Exploring the effects of a family admissions program for adolescents with anorexia nervosa.

Fink, K., Rhodes, P., Miskovic-Wheatley, J., Wallis, A., Touyz, S., Baudinet, J., & Madden, S. (2017). Journal of Eating Disorders, 5(1), 51.

DOI: 10.1186/s40337-017-0181-z

2016

Two-year follow-up of the MOSAIC trial: A multicenter randomized controlled trial comparing two psychological treatments in adult outpatients with broadly defined anorexia nervosa.

Schmidt, U., Ryan, E., Bartholdy, S., Renwick, B., Keyes, A., O’Hara, C.,…Treasure, J. (2016). International Journal of Eating Disorders, 49(8), 793-800.

DOI: 10.1002/eat.22523

A longitudinal examination of dyadic distress patterns following a skills intervention for carers of adolescents with anorexia nervosa.

Salerno, L., Rhind, C., Hibbs, R., Micali, N., Schmidt, U., Gowers, S., Macdonald, P., Goddard, E., Todd, G., Tchanturia, K., Lo Coco, G., & Treasure, J. (2016) European Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, 25(12):1337-1347.

DOI: 10.1007/s00787-016-0859-9

The Objective and Subjective Caregiving Burden and Caregiving Behaviours of Parents of Adolescents with Anorexia Nervosa.

Rhind, C., Salerno, L., Hibbs, R., Micali, N., Schmidt, U., Gowers, S.,…Treasure, J.(2016). European Eating Disorders Review, 24(4), 310-319.

DOI: 10.1002/erv.2442

Quality of Friendships and Motivation to Change in Adolescents with Anorexia Nervosa.

Malmendier-Muehlschlegel, A., Rosewall, J.K., Smith, J.G., Hugo, P., & Lask, B. (2016). Eating Behaviors, 22, 170-174.

DOI: 10.1016/j.eatbeh.2016.06.010

Two-year Follow-up of a Pragmatic Randomised Controlled Trial Examining the Effect of Adding a Carer’s Skill Training Intervention in Inpatients with Anorexia Nervosa.

Magill, N., Rhind, C., Hibbs, R., Goddard, E., Macdonald, P., Arcelus, J.,…Treasure, J. (2016). European Eating Disorders Review, 24(2), 122-30.

DOI: 10.1002/erv.2422

Diminished facial emotion expression and associated clinical characteristics in Anorexia Nervosa.

Lang, K., Larsson, E.E., Mavromara, L., Simic, M., Treasure, J., & Tchanturia, K. (2016). Psychiatry Research, 236 (28), 165-172.

DOI: 10.1016/j.psychres.2015.12.004

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A pragmatic randomised multi-centre trial of multifamily and single family therapy for adolescent anorexia nervosa.

Eisler, I., Simic, M., Hodsoll, J., Asen, E., Berelowitz, M., Connan, F., Ellis, G., Hugo, P., Schmidt, U., Treasure, J. & Yi, I. (2016). BMC Psychiatry, 16(1), 422.

DOI: 10.1186/s12888-016-1129-6

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Planning Abilities in Patients with Anorexia Nervosa Compared with Healthy Controls.

Carral-Fernández, L., González-Blanch, C., Goddard, E., González-Gómez, J., Benito-González, P., Bustamante-Cruz, E., & Gómez del Barrio, A. The Clinical Neuropsychologist, 30(2), 228-242.

DOI: 10.1080/13854046.2016.1147603

Written case formulations in the treatment of anorexia nervosa: Evidence for therapeutic benefits.

Allen, K., O’Hara, C., Bartholdy, S., Renwick, B., Keyes, A., Lose, A., … Schmidt, U. (2016). International Journal of Eating Disorders, 49(9), 874-882.

DOI:10.1002/eat.22561

2015

Focus on anorexia nervosa: modern psychological treatment and guidelines for the adolescent patient.

Espie, J., & Eisler, I. (2015). Adolescent Health, Medicine and Therapeutics, 6, 9-16.

DOI: 10.2147/AHMT.S70300

Using the Autism-Spectrum Quotient to measure Autistic Traits in Anorexia Nervosa: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Westwood, H., Eisler I., Mandy, W., Leppanen, J., Treasure, J. & Tchanturia, K. (2015). Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 46(3), 964-977.

DOI: 10.1007/s10803-015-2641-0

Intensive multi-family therapy for adolescent anorexia nervosa: Adolescents’ and parents’ day to day experiences.

Voriadaki, T., Simic, M., Espie, J., & Eisler, I. (2015). Journal of Family Therapy, 37(1), 5-23.

DOI: 10.1111/1467-6427.12067

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The MOSAIC study – comparison of the Maudsley Model of Treatment for Adults with Anorexia Nervosa (MANTRA) with Specialist Supportive Clinical Management (SSCM) in outpatients with broadly defined anorexia nervosa: a randomized controlled trial.

Schmidt, U., Magill, N., Renwick, B., Keyes, A., Kenyon, M., Loomes, R.,… Landau,S. (2015). Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 83(4), 796-807.

DOI: 10.1186/1745-6215-14-160

An examination of the impact of care giving styles (accommodation and skilful communication and support) on the one year outcome of adolescent anorexia nervosa: Testing the assumptions of the cognitive interpersonal model in anorexia nervosa.

Salerno, L., Rhind, C., Hibbs, R., Micali, N., Schmidt, U., Gowers, S.,…Treasure, J. (2015). Journal of affective disorders, 191, 230-236.

DOI: 10.1016/j.jad.2015.11.016

Self-reported and performance based perfectionism in mothers of individuals with Anorexia Nervosa: a pilot study.

Lloyd, S., Schmidt, U., Simic, M., & Tchanturia, K. (2015). Neuropsychiatrie, 29(4),1992-199

DOI: 10.1007/s40211-015-0161-y

Do children and adolescents with Anorexia Nervosa display an inefficient cognitive processing style?

Lang, K., Lloyd, S., Khondoker, M., Simic, M., Treasure, J., & Tchanturia, K. (2015). PLoS One, 10(7), e0131724

DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0131724

Temperament‐based Treatment for Anorexia Nervosa.

Kaye, W. H., Wierenga, C. E., Knatz, S., Liang, J., Boutelle, K., Hill, L., & Eisler, I. (2015). European Eating Disorders Review, 23(1), 12-18.

DOI: 10.1002/erv.2330

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Clinical effectiveness of a skills training intervention for caregivers in improving patient and caregiver health following in-patient treatment for severe anorexia nervosa: pragmatic randomised controlled trial.

Hibbs, R., Magill, N., Goddard, E., Rhind, C., Raenker, S., Macdonald, P., …,Treasure, J. (2015). British Journal of Psychiatry Open, 1(1), 56-66.

DOI: 10.1192/bjpo.bp.115.000273

Family therapy for adolescent anorexia nervosa.

Blessitt, E., Voulgari, S., & Eisler, I. (2015). Current Opinion in Psychiatry, 28(6), 455-460.

DOI:10.1097/YCO.0000000000000193

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2014

Experienced Carers Helping Others (ECHO): protocol for a pilot randomised controlled trial to examine a psycho-educational intervention for adolescents with anorexia nervosa and their carers.

Rhind, C., Hibbs, R., Goddard, E., Schmidt, U., Micali, N., Gowers, S., …Treasure, J. (2014). European Eating Disorders Review, 22(4), 267-77.

DOI: 10.1002/erv.2298

An examination of autism spectrum traits in adolescents with anorexia nervosa and their parents.

Rhind, C., Bonfioli, E., Hibbs, R., Goddard, E., Macdonald, P., Gowers, S.,…Treasure, J. (2014). Molecular Autism, 5(1), 56.

DOI: 10.1186/2040-2392-5-56

Neuro- and social-cognitive clustering highlights distinct profiles in adults with anorexia nervosa.

Renwick, B., Musiat, P., Lose, A., Dejong, H., Broadbent, H., Kenyon, M., Loomes, R. Watson, C., Ghelani, S., Serpell, L., Richards., Johnson-Sabine, E., Boughton, N., Treasure, J. & Schmidt, U. (2014). International Journal of Eating Disorders, 48(1), 26-34.

DOI: 10.1002/eat.22366

Set shifting in children and adolescents with anorexia nervosa: An exploratory systematic review and meta‐analysis.

Lang, K., Stahl, D., Espie, J., Treasure, J., & Tchanturia, K. (2014). International Journal of Eating Disorders, 47(4), 394-399.

DOI/10.1002/eat.22235

2013

Attitudinal and perceptual factors in body image distortion: An exploratory study in patients with Anorexia Nervosa.

Waldman, A., Loomes, R., Mountford, V. A., & Tchanturia, K. (2013). Journal of Eating Disorders, 1,17.

DOI: 10.1186/2050-2974-1-17

‘The MOSAIC study – comparison of the Maudsley Model of Treatment for Adults with Anorexia Nervosa (MANTRA) with Specialist Supportive Clinical Management (SSCM) in outpatients with anorexia nervosa or eating disorder not otherwise specified, anorexia nervosa type: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial.’

Schmidt, U., Renwick, B., Lose, A., Loomes, R. et al. (2013).Trials, 14 (160).

DOI: 10.1186/1745-6215-14-160

Caregiving and coping in carers of people with anorexia nervosa admitted for intensive hospital care.

Raenker, S., Hibbs, R., Goddard, E., Naumann, U., Arcelus, J., Ayton, A.,…Treasure, J. (2013). International Journal of Eating Disorders, 46(4), 346-354.

DOI: 10.1002/eat.22068

Carers’ assessment, skills and information sharing: theoretical framework and trial protocol for a randomised controlled trial evaluating the efficacy of a complex intervention for carers of inpatients with anorexia nervosa.

Goddard, E., Raenker, S., Macdonald, P., Todd, G., Beecham, J., Naumann, U. & Treasure, J.(2013). European Eating Disorders Review, 21(1), 60-71.

DOI: 10.1002/erv.2193

Right frontal lobe glioma presenting as anorexia nervosa: further evidence implicating dorsal anterior cingulate as an area of dysfunction.

Goddard, E., Ashkan, K., Farrimond, S., Bunnage, M., & Treasure, J. (2013). International Journal of Eating Disorders, 21(1), 60-71.

DOI: 10.1002/erv.2193

A multi-centre cohort study of short term outcomes of hospital treatment for anorexia nervosa in the UK.

Goddard, E., Hibbs, R., Raenker, S., Salerno, L., Arcelus, J., Boughton, N., & Moore, K. (2013). BMC Psychiatry, 13(1), 287.

DOI: 10.1186/1471-244X-13-287

Empirical examination of the interpersonal maintenance model of anorexia nervosa.

Goddard, E., Salerno, L., Hibbs, R., Raenker, S., Naumann, U., Arcelus, J. & Lacey, H.(2013). International Journal of Eating Disorders, 46(8), 867-874.

DOI: 10.1002/eat.22172

2012

Evaluation of a Cognitive Remediation Therapy Group for Adolescents with Anorexia Nervosa: Pilot study.

Pretorius, N., Dimmer, M., Power, E., Eisler, I., Simic, M., & Tchanturia, K. (2012). European Eating Disorder Review, 20(4), 321-5.

DOI: 10.1002/erv.2176

An experimental exploration of social problem solving and its associated processes in anorexia nervosa.

Sternheim, L., Startup, H., Pretorius, N., Johnson-Sabine, E., Schmidt, U., & Channon, C. (2012). Psychiatry Research, 200(2-3), 524-529.

DOI:10.1016/j.psychres.2012.06.029

Evaluation of a cognitive remediation therapy group for adolescents with anorexia nervosa: Pilot study.

Pretorius, N., Dimmer, M., Power, E., Eisler, I., Simic, M., & Tchanturia, K.(2012). European Eating Disorders Review, 20(4), 321-325.

DOI/10.1002/erv.2176

Comparison of specialist and non-specialist care pathways for adolescents with anorexia nervosa and related eating disorders

House, J., Schmidt, U., Craig, M., Landau, S., Simic, M., Nicholls, D., Hugo, P., Berelowitz, M., & Eisler, I. (2012). International Journal of Eating Disorders, 45(8), 949–956.

DOI: 10.1002/eat.22065

A randomized controlled trial of adjunctive family therapy and treatment as usual following inpatient treatment for anorexia nervosa adolescents.

Godart, N., Berthoz, S., Curt, F., Perdereau, F., Rein, Z., Wallier, J.,…Jeammet, P. (2012). PloS One, 7(1), e28249.

DOI:10.1371/journal.pone.0028249

2011

A randomized controlled trial of an Internet-based cognitive-behavioural skills package for carers of people with anorexia nervosa.

Grover, M., Naumann, U., Mohammad-Dar, L., Glennon, D., Ringwood, S., Eisler, I., & Schmidt, U. (2011). Psychological Medicine, 41(12), 2581-2591.

DOI: 10.1017/S0033291711000766

An off-line pilot evaluation of a web-based systemic cognitive-behavioral intervention for carers of people with anorexia nervosa

Grover, M., Williams, C., Eisler, I., et al. (2011). International Journal of Eating Disorders. 44 (8), 708–715.

DOI: 10.1002/eat.20871

Family-based treatment increases full remission at 1-year follow-up compared with adolescent-focused individual therapy in adolescents with anorexia nervosa.

Eisler, I. (2011). Evidence Based Mental Health, 14(1), 27-27.

DOI: 10.1136/ebmh.14.1.27

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2010

What Does Uncertainty Mean to Women with Anorexia Nervosa? An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis.

Sternheim, L., Konstantellou, A., Startup, H., & Schmidt, U. (2010). European Eating Disorders Review, 19(1), 1002-1029.

DOI: 10.1002/erv.1029

pre-2010

Recent Developments in Anorexia Nervosa

Bryant-Waugh, R. (2006). Child and Adolescent Mental Health, 11(2), 76-81.

DOI:10.1111/j.1475-3588.2005.00388.x

Family physician consultation patterns indicate high risk for early onset anorexia nervosa.

Lask, B., Bryant-Waugh, R., Wright, F., Campbell, M., Willoughby, K., & Waller, G. (2005). International Journal of Eating Disorders, 38(3), 269-272.

DOI:10.1002/eat.20163

Childhood onset anorexia nervosa: The experience of parents

Cottee-Lane D, Pistrang N and Bryant-Waugh R. (2004). European Eating Disorders Review, 12(3), 169-177.

DOI:10.1002/erv.560

The nosological status of early onset anorexia nervosa.

Cooper, P. J., Watkins, B., Bryant-Waugh, R., & Lask, B. (2002). Psychological Medicine, 32(5), 873-880.

DOI:10.1017/S0033291702005664

Childhood onset anorexia nervosa in children – towards identifying a biological substrate.

Gordon, I., Lask, B., Bryant-Waugh, R., Christie, D., & Tamimi, S. (1997). International Journal of Eating Disorders, 22(2), 159-165.

DOI.org/10.1002/(sici)1098-108x

Childhood onset anorexia nervosa is a serious illness.

Lask, B., Bryant-Waugh, R., & Gordon, I. (1996). Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences, 817 (1), 120-126.

DOI.org/10.1111/j.1749-6632.1997.tb48201.x

A prospective follow up of children with anorexia nervosa

Bryant-Waugh, R., Hankins, M., Shafran, R., Lask, B., & Fosson, B. (1996). Journal of Youth and Adolescence, 25 (4), 431-437.

DOI:10.1007/BF01537540

Use of pelvic ultrasound to monitor ovarian and uterine maturity in childhood onset anorexia nervosa.

Lai, K.Y., de Bruyn, R., Lask, B., Bryant-Waugh, R., & Hankins, M. (1994). Archives of Disease in Childhood, 71(3), 228-231.

DOI:10.1136%2Fadc.71.3.228

Anorexia nervosa in children

Bryant-Waugh, R.(1993).Current Paediatrics, 3 (4), 205-208.

DOI:10.1016/0957-5839(93)90086-K

Anorexia nervosa in young boys

Bryant-Waugh, R. (1993). Neuropsychiatrie de l’Enfance et de l’Adolescence, 41(5-6), 287-290.

Early onset anorexia nervosa and related eating disorders.

Lask, B., & Bryant-Waugh, R. (1992). Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 33(1), 281-300.

DOI:10.1111/j.1469-7610.1992.tb00864.x

Anorexia nervosa in a group of Asian children living in Britain

Bryant-Waugh, R., & Lask, B. (1991). British Journal of Psychiatry, 158(2), 229-233.

DOI: 10.1192/bjp.158.2.229

Long term follow up of patients with early onset anorexia nervosa.

Bryant-Waugh, R., Knibbs, J., Fosson, A., Kaminski, Z., & Lask, B. (1988). Archives of Disease in Childhood, 63(1), 5-9.

DOI:10.1136%2Fadc.63.1.5

Early onset anorexia nervosa.

Fosson, A., Knibbs, J., Bryant-Waugh, R., & Lask, B. (1987). Archives of Disease in Childhood, 62(2), 114-118.

DOI.org/10.1136%2Fadc.62.2.114

Anorexia nervosa: aetiological theories and treatment methods

Bryant, R., & Bates, B. (1985). Journal of Adolescence, 8(1), 93-103.

DOI:10.1016/S0140-1971(85)80010-5

An evaluation of family therapy in anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa

Russell, G.F., Szmukler, G. I., Dare, C., & Eisler, I. (1987). Archives of General Psychiatry, 44 (12), 1047-1056.

DOI:10.1001/archpsyc.1987.01800240021004

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Anorexia nervosa: how people think and how we address it in cognitive remediation therapy

Pretorius, N., & Tchanturia, K. (2007). Therapy, 4(4), 423-431.

DOI:10.2217/14750708.4.4.423

A randomized controlled treatment trial of two forms of family therapy in adolescent anorexia nervosa: A five-year follow-up

Eisler, I., Simic, M., Russell, G. F. M., & Dare, C. (2007). Psychology and Psychiatry and Allied Disciplines, 48 (6), 552–560.

DOI: 10.1111/j.1469-7610.2007.01726.x

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Family therapy for adolescent anorexia nervosa: The results of a controlled comparison of two family interventions.

Eisler, I., Dare, C., Hodes, M., Russell, G., Dodge, E., & Le Grange, D. (2000). Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry and Allied Disciplines, 41(6), 727–736.

DOI: 10.1111/1469-7610.00660

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The empirical and theoretical base of family therapy and multiple family day therapy for adolescent anorexia nervosa

Eisler, I. (2005). Journal of Family Therapy, 27(2), 104–131.

DOI: 10.1111/j.1467-6427.2005.00303.x

The listening heart and the chi square: Clinical and empirical perceptions in the family therapy of anorexia nervosa.

Dare, C., Eisler, I., Colahan, M., Crowther, C., Senior, R., & Asen, E. (1995). Journal of Family Therapy, 17(1), 31–57.

DOI:10.1111/j.1467-6427.1995.tb00003.x

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Psychological therapies for adult patients with anorexia nervosa: A randomized controlled trial of outpatient treatments.

Dare, C., Eisler, I., Russell, G.F.M., Treasure, J., & Dodge, E. (2001). British Journal of Psychiatry, 178(3), 216-221.

DOI:10.1192/bjp.178.3.216

External Publications

2021

The neural correlates of a central coherence task in young women with anorexia nervosa.

Leslie, M., Halls, D., Leppanen, J., Sedgewick, F., Lang, K., Fonville, L., Simic, M., Nicholls, D. Williams, S., & Tchanturia, K. (2021).

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/erv.2852

2018

Radically Open DBT: Targeting Emotional Loneliness in Anorexia Nervosa

Hempel, R.J., Vanderbleek, E., & Lynch, T.R. (2018). Eating Disorders: The Journal of Treatment and Prevention, 26(1), 92-104.

DOI: 10.1080/10640266.2018.1418268

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2014

Comparison of 2 family therapies for adolescent anorexia nervosa: a randomized parallel trial

Agras, W. S., Lock, J., Brandt, H., Bryson, S. W., Dodge, E., Halmi, K. A., … Woodside, B. (2014). JAMA psychiatry, 71(11), 1279–1286.

DOI:10.1001/jamapsychiatry.2014.1025

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Inpatient cognitive behavior therapy for adolescents with anorexia nervosa: Immediate and longer-term effects.

Dalle Grave, R., Calugi, S., El Ghoch, M., Conti, M., & Fairbun, C.G. (2014). Frontiers in Psychiatry, 5, 14.

DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2014.00014

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2013

Radically Open-Dialectical Behavior Therapy for adult Anorexia Nervosa: Feasibility and outcomes from an inpatient program

Lynch, T.R., Gray, K.L.H., Hempel, R.J., Titley, M., Chen, E.Y., & O’Mahen, H.A. (2013). BMC Psychiatry, 13(1), 293.

DOI: 10.1186/1471-244X-13-293

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Enhanced cognitive behaviour therapy for adolescents with anorexia nervosa: An alternative to family therapy?

Dalle Grave, R., Calugi, S., Doll, H.A., Fairburn, C.G. (2013). Behaviour Research and Therapy, 51(1), R9-R12.

DOI: 10.1016/j.brat.2012.09.008

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Books

Family Therapy for Anorexia Nervosa

Dare, C., & Eisler, I. (1997). Family Therapy for Anorexia Nervosa. In D. M. Garner & P. E. Garfinkel (Eds.), Handbook of Treatment for Eating Disorders (2nd ed.). New York: Guilford Press.

Combining Individual and Family Therapy in the Treatment of Adolescent Anorexia Nervosa

Eisler, I. (1995). Combining Individual and Family Therapy in the Treatment of Adolescent Anorexia Nervosa. In J. Werne (Ed.), Treating Eating Disorders. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.

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Family-Based Treatments for Adolescent Anorexia Nervosa

Eisler, I., Lock, J., & Le Grange, D. (2010). Family-Based Treatments for Adolescent Anorexia Nervosa. In C. Grilo & J. Mitchell (Eds.), The Treatment of Eating Disorders: A Clinical Handbook. Guilford Press, New York.

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Anorexia Nervosa and the Family

Eisler, I. (2009). Anorexia Nervosa and the Family. In J. H. Bray & M. Stanton (Eds.), The Wiley-Blackwell Handbook of Family Psychology. Oxford: Wiley-Blackwell.

Evaluation of a Cognitive Remediation Therapy Group for Adolescents With Anorexia Nervosa in a Day Setting

Pretorius, N., Espie, J., & Simic, M. (2014). Evaluation of a Cognitive Remediation Therapy Group for Adolescents With Anorexia Nervosa in a Day Setting. In K. Tchanturia (Ed.), Cognitive Remediation Therapy (CRT) for Eating and Weight Disorders. New York: Routledge.

Anorexia Nervosa in Children and Adolescents

Bryant-Waugh, R. (2006). Anorexia Nervosa in Children and Adolescents. In T. Jaffa & B. McDermott (Eds.), Eating disorders in Children and Adolescents. Cambridge University Press.

Management of Early Onset Anorexia Nervosa

Lask, B., & Bryant-Waugh, R. (2003). Management of Early Onset Anorexia Nervosa. In P. Cooper & A. Stein (Eds.), Childhood Feeding Problems and Adolescent Eating Disorders. New York: Routledge.

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The Treatment of a Child with Anorexia Nervosa

Bryant-Waugh, R., & Lask, B. (1996). The Treatment of a Child with Anorexia Nervosa In J. Werne (Ed.), Treating Eating Disorders. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.

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Anorexia Nervosa in Boys

Bryant-Waugh, R. (1991). Anorexia Nervosa in Boys. In B., Dolan & I. Gitzinger-Albrecht (Eds.), Why Women? Gender Issues and Eating Disorders. London: Atlantic Highlands

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Anorexia Nervosa

Bryant-Waugh, R. (1988). Anorexia Nervosa. In S. Fisher & J. Reason (Eds.), Handbook of Life Stress, Cognition and Health. Wiley.

Childhood Onset Anorexia Nervosa

Lask, B., & Bryant-Waugh, R. (1984). Childhood Onset Anorexia Nervosa. In R. Meadow (Ed.), Recent Advances in Paediatrics: Vol. 8.

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Anorexia Nervosa and Related Eating Disorders in Childhood and Adolescence (2nd ed.)

Lask, B., & Bryant-Waugh, R. (2007). Anorexia Nervosa and Related Eating Disorders in Childhood and Adolescence (2nd ed.). East Sussex: Taylor & Francis.

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Childhood Onset Anorexia Nervosa and Related Eating Disorders

Lask, B., & Bryant-Waugh, R. (1993). Childhood Onset Anorexia Nervosa and Related Eating Disorders. Sussex: Psychology Press.

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When Family Therapy isn’t Enough: New Treatment Directions for Highly Anxious and Dysregulated Adolescents with Anorexia Nervosa

Simic, M., Anderson, L. K., Berner, L., Peck, S. K., Hunt, K., Kaye, W. & Eisler, I. (2016). When Family Therapy Isn't Enough: New Treatment Directions for Highly Anxious and Dysregulated Adolescents with Anorexia Nervosa. In S. B. Murray, L. K. Anderson & L. Cohn (Eds), Innovations in Family Therapy for Eating Disorders: Novel Treatment Developments, Patient Insights, and the Role of Carers

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Multifamily Therapy for Adolescent Anorexia Nervosa

Fairbairn, P., Simic, M. & Eisler, I. (2011). Multifamily Therapy for Adolescent Anorexia Nervosa. In D. Le Grange & J. Lock (Eds.), Eating Disorders in Children and Adolescents: A Clinical Handbook. New York: Guilford Press.

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Dealing With Children and Young Adolescents: Special Considerations

Bryant-Waugh, R. (1988). Dealing With Children and Young Adolescents: Special Considerations. In D. Scott (Ed.), Anorexia and Bulimia Nervosa: Practical Approaches.

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Treatment Manuals

Multi-Family Therapy for Anorexia Nervosa: A Treatment Manual

Simic, M., Baudinet, J., Blessitt, E., Wallis, A., & Eisler, I. (2021). Multi-Family Therapy for Anorexia Nervosa: A Treatment Manual. London: Routledge.

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CRT Manual

Cognitive Remediation Therapy for Anorexia Nervosa

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