Trauma-Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Adolescents Bullied Because of Weight: A Feasibility Study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The objective of this study was to test the feasibility and acceptability of a treatment for weight bullying.

Method

Participants who had experienced weight-related bullying and were currently experiencing traumatic stress were recruited and enrolled in a feasibility trial of trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy combined with cognitive-behavioral therapy for eating disorders (TF-CBT-WB). Thirty adolescents (aged 11-17) were determined eligible and 28 began treatment (12 weeks).

Results

This study demonstrated the treatment feasibility and acceptability of TF-CBT-WB for adolescents with traumatic stress following weight-bullying experiences. Overall retention and treatment satisfaction were good. Within-subjects improvements were observed for intrusion

SUBMITTER: Lydecker JA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11622608 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature