Guided Self-Help Treatment for Children and Young People With Eating Disorders: A Proof-Of-Concept Pilot Study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To conduct a proof-of-concept pilot study of a CBT guided self-help intervention for children and young people with eating disorders.

Method

Children and young people were recruited from two outpatient eating disorder services in England. They received a CBT guided self-help intervention consisting of eight modules and weekly support sessions. Clinical outcomes (eating disorder psychopathology and associated impairment, changes in %median BMI, depression, anxiety, and behavioural difficulties) were assessed at baseline and post-intervention (12 weeks). Qualitative data were collected for future intervention refinement.

Results

Six female adolescents (aged 13-17) received the CBT guided self-help intervention. All participants completed a minimum of six modul

SUBMITTER: Davey E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11965551 | biostudies-literature | 2025 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature