Compassionate letter-writing to support eating disorder treatment
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study looks at whether writing compassionate letters can help people better prepare for a group eating disorder treatment program. It is specifically for adults with anorexia, bulimia, or binge eating disorder who are able to start the program.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed (DSM-5) with anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, or binge eating disorder
- You are able to start group eating disorder treatment at St. Joseph's Eating Disorder Program
- You are 17 years old or older
- You agree to take part in the study activities as part of preparing for the group program
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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