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April 2024

RESEARCH PROJECTS

Toward Embodied Healing: Psilocybin-Assisted Psychotherapy for Body Image

Thursday 11 April

The aim of this study is to trial a new treatment for body image disturbance in women who have a history of anorexia nervosa, using psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy (PAP).

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Caring for a Young Person with an Eating Disorder

Thursday 11 April

Researchers at Swinburne University, in partnership with Eating Disorders Families Australia, are seeking volunteers to participate in a research project exploring the experience and impact of caring for a young person with an eating disorder, in addition to caregivers’ needs and experiences.

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Assessing the Influence of Caregiver Factors on FBT for Eating Disorders

Wednesday 3 April

This research is seeking caregivers of adolescents aged 6-18 in current or recent eating disorder treatment. Participants will complete a Qualtrics survey once, requiring approximately 20 minutes.

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March 2024

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ScreenED: Co-design Workshop Study

Monday 25 March

Researchers at Melbourne University are seeking young people with eating disorder lived experience, carers, and families to help shape a high-quality screening tool to detect eating disorders in primary school aged children.

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Relationship quality in anorexia nervosa

Thursday 14 March

Researchers at Deakin University are currently seeking volunteers to participate in an online study investigating how attitudes towards body image and food influence our relationships with friends and family. Adults aged 18-30 years are eligible to take part.

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January 2024

RESEARCH PROJECTS

Supporting adults with medically compromised eating disorders

Wednesday 10 January

Metro North Hospital and Health Service wish to extend an opportunity to carers of adult patients with eating disorders to participate in an upcoming research project - a co-designed investigation into a support system for those patients returning home from a hospital stay.  

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November 2023

RESEARCH PROJECTS

Establishing consensus-based statements for the suitable implementation of yoga

Wednesday 22 November

Researchers at Deakin University are currently looking to recruit mental health professionals AND/OR yoga teachers/therapists with experience in eating disorders and/or yoga.

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October 2023

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Non-diet approaches, weight stigma, and psychosocial health

Thursday 12 October

This research project investigates the effect of awareness, engagement, and endorsement of the non-diet approaches on several health outcomes and weight stigma.

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September 2023

RESEARCH PROJECTS

ED-Care: Eating Disorder Medicare Benefit Schedule Items Evaluation

Wednesday 6 September

La Trobe University researchers are seeking opinions and feedback on the Medicare Eating Disorder Plan. The Medicare Eating Disorder Plan was introduced in November 2019. We want to learn what people who have lived experience of an eating disorder and who support a loved one with an eating disorder think about this new type of support. We also want to hear from health professionals who work with clients with an eating disorder on the Medicare Eating Disorder Plan.

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Mobile Sensing in Eating Disorders and Body Image Development Study

Friday 1 September

This research study will contribute toward the development of the digital tool to facilitate earlier detection of eating disorders, which is essential to improving recovery rates.

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