Centre for Research in Eating and Weight Disorders

The KCL Centre for Research in Eating/Weight Disorders (CREW) aims to find out more about the causes & consequences of eating disorders and advance treatment.

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Thrilled our FREED fidelity study is featured on the journal cover, alongside beautiful artwork by Dr. Mariana Lopes.

The study shows real progress and areas where we can improve access so young people get support when they need it.

Read the paper here: https://t.co/VIx9Rh9D3k

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Shaping a Better Future for Young People with Eating Disorders, EDIFY presents its findings and more at a one-day conference on Thursday 22 January. Find out more and book your place here: https://t.co/5jXSMeokqk

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📢 Call for participants

Previous research has found links between eating disorders and loneliness, but we still know little about how these experiences feel in everyday life.

Visit the link to find out more and complete a short screening questionnaire: https://t.co/whLHeMv1fY

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*NEW STUDY IN SOUTH LONDON FOR ADULTS WITH ANOREXIA NERVOSA AND CO-OCCURRING DEPRESSION IS NOW RECRUITING PARTICIPANTS* The EDEN study explores the feasibility of using ketamine in people with AN and depression https://t.co/iMOZIo6BId. Contact the EDEN study team: [email protected]

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More details about the project are available here:
🔗 https://t.co/RS2mDq63sQ

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We’re proud to share that Dr Başak İnce Çağlar (@bskinc) has been awarded a Launchpad Grant in Eating Disorders Research from the Medical Research Foundation 🎉

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She adds:
"Loneliness can significantly affect treatment outcomes. With this project, I hope to better understand how these experiences interact and use that knowledge to inform more personalised, meaningful interventions."

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New meta-analysis finds sleep problems are consistently linked to disordered eating behaviours (e.g., binge eating, excessive exercise) in non-clinical populations. Sleep matters for prevention, not just treatment. Read the study here:
https://t.co/eFD6TOMkpV

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🔔 Last chance! Our survey on what really matters in eating disorders early intervention closes this Friday 4th July.

🧠 Add your voice: https://t.co/MVaSg6fJdJ

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📊 New Research!

Our latest study investigates the long-term impact of COVID-19 on FREED services across England. Watch our video to see some key findings and what this means for early intervention in eating disorders.

https://t.co/FVpR8x1JxR
#EatingDisorders #EarlyIntervention

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A new scoping review outlines clinicians’ experiences working in eating disorder services, outlining recent needs, views, and wellbeing. Read the full review here!

https://t.co/LlOhOPQd5P

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🧸 Individuals with ED & PTSD face sensory overload & emotion regulation challenges. A pilot study found that an assistive robot may help reduce anxiety, manage nightmares & ease overstimulation. Read the full study here: https://t.co/eEamJPeMra

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𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆! 📢📢📢
Are you a King's College London postgraduate student interested in eating disorders (ED) research? We're looking for a volunteer to support a qualitative study exploring loneliness in individuals with ED.

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Read our new Matters Arising paper! We discuss protecting the core purpose of early intervention in eating disorders while keeping the conversation open on improving care for everyone.
https://t.co/8yAK80Pm0h

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Our survey is still open! We especially want to hear from underrepresented groups.

Take our short survey here: https://t.co/MVaSg6fbob

#EatingDisorders #EarlyIntervention #FREED

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People with eating disorders (ED) often struggle with anxiety, which can worsen symptoms and hinder recovery. This review found mixed evidence for medications treating anxiety in EDs, but more research is needed. Read the full review here:
https://t.co/G7ExPAJo6B

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Recent study investigates how emerging adults with anorexia experienced support from family and friends. Findings highlight the interplay between the development and recovery from anorexia and the process of becoming independent during emerging adulthood.
https://t.co/79nmdn0zqe

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🧠Autistic people with EDs face unique barriers to care. This paper explores how the #PEACEPathway—a tailored, autism-informed ED approach—improves engagement. 8 key domains emerged, leading to a practical self-assessment checklist for services.

https://t.co/2d4HFosV6e

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What really matters in early intervention for eating disorders? We want to hear from you – those with lived experience, families, clinicians, researchers, anyone involved.

Take our short survey here: https://t.co/MVaSg6fbob

#EatingDisorders #EarlyIntervention #FREED