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Open Access 08-05-2024 | Eating Disorder | REVIEW

Recent Advances in Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy for Eating Disorders (CBT-ED)

Authors: Glenn Waller, Jessica Beard

Published in: Current Psychiatry Reports

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Abstract

Purpose of Review

Eating disorders require more effective therapies than are currently available. While cognitive behavioural therapy for eating disorders (CBT-ED) has the most evidence to support its effectiveness, it requires substantial improvement in order to enhance its reach and outcomes, and to reduce relapse rates. Recent years have seen a number of noteworthy developments in CBT-ED, which are summarised in this paper.

Recent Findings

The key advances identified here include: improvements in the efficiency and availability of CBT-ED; expansion of applicability to younger cases across durations of eating disorder; and new methodologies.

Summary

There have been important recent advances in the field of CBT-ED. However, it is important to stress that there remain gaps in our evidence base and clinical skills, and suggestions are made for future research and clinical directions.
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Metadata
Title
Recent Advances in Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy for Eating Disorders (CBT-ED)
Authors
Glenn Waller
Jessica Beard
Publication date
08-05-2024
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Current Psychiatry Reports
Print ISSN: 1523-3812
Electronic ISSN: 1535-1645
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11920-024-01509-0