Improving social skills for anxiety and eating disorders
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study looks at whether a program focused on improving social skills can help people with anxiety or eating disorders. It’s for young adults ages 18–30 who have had these conditions in the past year but are currently stable.
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Who can take part
- You have had an eating disorder (like anorexia, bulimia, or ARFID) or an anxiety disorder (like generalized anxiety or social anxiety) in the past year.
- You are between 18 and 30 years old.
- You are not currently in a hospital or residential treatment program.
- You are medically stable and not at high risk of harming yourself.
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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