- Secondary consultation on request to assist specialist public mental health services in the assessment, treatment planning and treatment of individuals with eating disorders
- Professional education and training programs for professionals working in the public mental health sector
- Provide information and training about evidence-based treatments
- Development and provision of clinical resources for health professionals
News:
Research Participants sought:
Research Title: A socio-cultural analysis of eating disorders among preteen boys and girls.
Project description: We are trying to find out about the socio-cultural influences of eating disorders in preteen children. Very little is known about eating disorders among children aged 5 to 12 years but the number of children with body and eating problems in this age group is increasing and is higher in Australia than in other countries. Researchers at Deakin and Wollongong Universities, and clinicians in NSW and Victoria are involved in this research, which will explore the socio-cultural influences of eating disorders. The Australian Research Council (ARC) has funded the project.
Type of Research: This is a qualitative project, which involves interviews and media diaries with children aged 5 to 12 years diagnosed with an eating disorder and their mothers. If children and their mothers agree to be in this project, we will ask them to keep a media diary for three days about the magazines, TV, movies, websites, computer programs and electronic games, such as Wii or iPod touch, they use, and to bring examples of these to an interview with one of the researchers. The interview, which will be like a conversation, will be conducted separately with children and their mothers, will take less than an hour and the researcher will ask questions about attitudes to the body, health and eating.
Ethics Approval: This study has ethics approval from the Human Research Ethics Committees of Southern Health and Sydney Children’s Hospital Network.
Contact details: If you are interested in being involved or want to find out more about the study, please contact: Dr Jo-Anne Rayner on (03) 92517756, 0419307646 or at jo.rayner@deakin.edu.au or Professor Christine Halse on 0408419991 or at c.halse@deakin.edu.au
Research participants welcome to enquire until: 31st December 2012
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Research Title: Normalising Eating
Normalising eating behavior is one of the primary goals for recovery from eating disorders. However, there is no consensus or working definition of what “normal eating” is and only limited research as to what actually encompasses normalised eating. I would like to get people’s opinions on what is considered normalised eating. I am hoping that this research will help eating disorder clinicians and patients set relevant and helpful eating goals when working towards recovery.
The research thesis is partial fulfilment of a Masters in Human Nutrition from Massey University
As a participant, you will fill out a series of online surveys. In total, they should take no more than ninety minutes to complete. A small number of people who have filled out the survey will be asked to visit a facility in Auckland for a focus group of 5-10 people (participation is completely optional). The location, date and time will be decided based on the potential participant’s availability. The group will meet once for about two hours to discuss the research topic in a little more depth. If you are a dietitian working in the field of eating disorders, you may join via Skype.
I am inviting various groups of people to participate in this research study:
1) clinicians, including dietitians, in New Zealand and Australia with over one year experience working in the field of eating disorders and still working in the field,
2) people who have recovered from an eating disorder and
3) women aged 18-60 who are not dietitians currently not working in the field of eating disorders or clinicians with previous (not current) eating disorder experience.
Contact person: Garalynne Binford, NZRD (Masters of Science candidate) at 09 623 4650 or garalynneb@adhb.govt.nz. or Janet Weber, PhD (Research Supervisor) at 06 356 9099 ext. 4403 or j.l.weber@massey.ac.nz.
If you would like to be participate, please visit: www.surveymonkey.com/normalisedeating
Approved 8th February 2012 with New Zealand Health and Disability Northern X Regional Ethics Committee – reference number NTX/12/EXP/025
Final date seeking display on website July 2012
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Research Title: Recovery & Thinking Styles of Individuals with Anorexia Nervosa
Researchers: Amy Price (Doctor of Clinical Psychology/Masters of Science Candidate) and Prof. Stephen Touyz (Research supervisor)
Project Information: This study aims to investigate whether differences in thinking styles play a role in the development and maintenance of anorexia nervosa. Individuals over the age of 16 with a past diagnosis of Anorexia Nervosa and who are now fully recovered are invited to participate in this study. The outcomes of this research may help to improve currently available treatments for Anorexia Nervosa, leading to improved treatment outcome. This research is being conducted through the School of Psychology, University of Sydney.
Location of Project: Sydney, Melbourne
Participation-What is involved: Completion of a brief questionnaire via email to ensure eligibility followed by a face to face session where you will complete a number of questionnaires and tasks assessing cognitive abilities, which altogether normally take up to 60 minutes. All information collected is strictly confidential and a report of this comprehensive assessment can be provided to you (or a treating clinician) free of charge upon request.
Contact details: If you would like more information about the study or are interested in participating please contact Amy price at apri5224@uni.sydney.edu.au
Additional Information: Recovery and Thinking Styles Flyer
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Research Title: Body Image Research Study
Project Title: Body Image Research Study
Researchers: Primary Researchers: Dr Matthew Fuller-Tyszkiewicz and Mr Andrew McClelland (Deakin University) supervising 12 Psychology Honours students
Project Information: Win one of two $100 Myer gift vouchers. This study aims to assist participants to change body image concerns through positive psychology techniques and other proven approaches. We are seeking female participants (aged between 18 & 40) with moderate to strong body image issues who are not currently receiving regular counselling or psychological therapy for any psychological disorder. Please see flyer for more details!
Location of Project: Deakin University Burwood & Online
Participation-What is involved:
Participants meet initially with a member of the research team in order to be assigned to either the control group or to one of the treatment groups (CBT, mindfulness, or gratitude diary).
you will receive a 60 minute training session in the use of your assigned treatment during the initial meeting. You will be asked to use this technique daily and asked to take note at the end of each day how often you used your assigned technique and how difficult you found the technique. All participants are asked to fill out a survey containing items about their body image, self-esteem, and general wellbeing on three separate occasions: (1) at the initial meeting (Time 1), (2) 3 weeks after the initial meeting (Time 2), and (3) 6 weeks after the initial meeting (Time 3). This questionnaire takes approximately 20 minutes to complete.
Contact details: Please email bodyimagedeakin@gmail.comto register your interest or for any further questions.
Additional Information: All information we receive from you will remain completely confidential & participation is voluntary.
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