Entrevista con post-doctorada Mariana Valdez Aguilar, PhD
by Cynthia Bulik, PhD (English version click here) Mariana, ¿podrías empezar contándonos un poco sobre ti? ¿Dónde naciste y dónde vivías antes de venir a UNC? Yo nací un 13 […]
Reflections on Writing About Ozempic for “Science”
by Cynthia Bulik, PhD, FAED, Founding Director of CEED Back in August 2023, I was invited to write this editorial on Ozempic for Science, which I co-wrote with former UNC […]
UNC Center of Excellence for Eating Disorders (CEED) Celebrates 20 Years of Firsts
by Cynthia Bulik, PhD, Founding Director of CEED It’s hard to believe that 20 years ago we cut the ribbon to launch what was then called the UNC Eating Disorders […]
“The Call is Coming from Inside the House”: Intraminority Stress in Sexual Minorities with Disordered Eating and Body Dissatisfaction
by Wesley R. Barnhart, M.A., Ph.D. Candidate in Clinical Psychology, Bowling Green State University, and CEED Summer Research Fellow 2023 In a previous blog, we discussed how minority stress– or […]
Do we really need to change ourselves to be beautiful?
by Liv Hog Graduate Student in Psychology, specializing in Cognitive Neuroscience, Ruhr-Universität Bochum, Germany and CEED Summer Fellow 2023 The cosmetic procedure industry has experienced an expansion with procedures becoming […]
Portrayal of ARFID or Extreme Selective Eating On A Popular TV Series
By Kayla Costello and Ava Silverman (CEED Summer Research Fellows) Selectivity around food is typical among young children and is often short-term, but what happens if your child never “grows […]
Lived Experience Co-design in Eating Disorders Research
by Ava Silverman Ava Silverman is a 2023 CEED Summer Fellow and rising senior at Smith College, majoring in neuroscience. Lived experience co-design of research refers to collaboration between researchers-by-training […]
Minority Stress in Sexual Minorities with Disordered Eating and Body Dissatisfaction
by Wesley R. Barnhart, M.A., Ph.D. Candidate in Clinical Psychology, Bowling Green State University, and CEED Summer Research Fellow 2023 Sexual minorities, including gay, lesbian, bisexual, and Queer people (a […]
Intolerance of Uncertainty: Common to All Eating Disorders?
by Kayla Costello UNC CEED Summer Research Fellow and Clinical Psychology PhD student University at Albany, State University of New York Mental health disorders are categorized by different symptoms often […]
Medical Students and Anti-fat Bias: A Look at Medical School Curricula
by Gabrielle Cooper, UNC Medical Student and 2022 CEED Summer Research Fellow It is time to examine the root cause of the stigma physicians hold against patients in larger bodies. […]
About Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) and the ARFID-GEN Research Study
Learn more about avoidant-restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) and the ARFID Genes and Environment (ARFID-GEN) study.
A Necessary Conversation Prompt: Stigma has a Look, but Eating Disorders Do Not
by Natasha Berthold, The University of Western Australia @BertholdNatasha Many individuals who have experienced an eating disorder (ED), or been close to someone who has, have heard the sentence starting […]
What is eco-concern and how is it related to eating behaviors and disordered eating?
by Baiyu Qi, MPH Climate change has been progressively worsening during the past few decades and has had adverse impact on mental health. Many people have experienced distress related to […]
2022 International Conference on Eating Disorders: My Experiences Presenting Virtually and Meeting with an Eating Disorder Expert
by Meredith Bowman As my first time attending ICED, I was very impressed how the Academy for Eating Disorders (AED) adapted to the challenges of running this conference virtually. The […]
How Can Social Media Influence Obsessive Eating and Fitness Behaviors?
by Reese Layh In the past decade, rates of social media engagement have skyrocketed. Currently, 72% of Americans use at least one social media site (“Pew Research”, 2022). Adolescents and […]
Interoception in Anorexia Nervosa
By Alexis Dumain Anorexia nervosa (AN) is a serious disorder that is difficult to treat, and relapse is common.1-4 One reason it may be difficult to treat may be that […]
Barriers to seeking treatment for eating disorders amongst South Asian populations
By Avantika Kapadia -UNC CEED Summer Fellow 2022 Avantika Kapadia (@KapadiaAvantika) was a CEED Summer Fellow for 2022. One of her major research interests centers on the intersection between obsessive-compulsive […]
One way forward for eating disorders genetics
by Natasha Berthold Natasha Berthold is a 2022 CEED Summer Research Fellow, although for her it’s a Winter Research Fellowship as she is a PhD student at the University of […]
Updates from the National Center of Excellence for Eating Disorders
by Courtenay Pierce and the NCEED team Since our last update, NCEED officially launched SBIRT-ED during the week of June 20th. Now available for free, primary care physicians across the […]
Review of “Epidemiology of Eating Disorders in Africa”
by Rebecca Gwira Rebecca Gwira is a 2022 UNC CEED Summer Research Fellow and a graduate student in the Department of Counseling and Psychological Services at Georgia State University. This […]
Internalized Weight Stigma (Part 2): Relation to Eating Disorders and Next Steps
by Emily Presseller and Natalie Papini Emily Presseller (@EmilyPresseller) is a 2022 CEED Summer Fellow. Her research interests include understanding factors that influence the maintenance of and recovery from eating […]
Internalized Weight Stigma and Eating Disorders (Part 1): An overview of the research
by Emily Presseller and Natalie Papini Emily Presseller (@EmilyPresseller) is a 2022 CEED Summer Fellow. Her research interests include understanding factors that influence the maintenance of and recovery from eating […]
What factors put a child at risk for eating disorders and disordered eating?
by Jose Nicolas Murgueitio Nicolas Murgueitio is a 2022 UNC CEED Summer Research Fellow and a graduate student in the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience at UNC Chapel Hill. (En […]
¿Qué factores ponen un niño en riesgo de trastornos de conducta alimenticia o conductas alimenticias desordenadas?
Por: Jose Nicolas Murgueitio Nicolas Murgueitio es becario UNC CEED 2022 y estudiante de posgrado en el Departamento de Psicología y Neurociencia en UNC Chapel Hill. (To read in English […]
Four Facts About Pica
by Natalie Papini Natalie Papini (@nataliep310) is a 2022 CEED Summer Fellow. One of her summer projects was working with mentors Sam Chawner (@ChawnerSamuel) and Nadia Micali (@MicaliNadia) on a […]
Can genetic research help us improve treatment outcome for eating disorders?
by Therese Johansson, Karolinska Institutet Eating disorders arise from a combination of genetic and environmental factors. Eating disorders affect millions of people around the world, are life-disrupting, and in some […]
Help Us Understand the Impact of Climate Change on Mental Health
CEED invites you to participate in an anonymous study of the impact of climate change on mental health.
What’s New at NCEED?
Updates from the National Center of Excellence for Eating Disorders Since our last update, the National Center of Excellence for Eating Disorders (NCEED) has continued to make progress on several […]
Dining on a Dime: Pasta
by Anastassia Skarlinski Pasta is a popular food. Italy alone produces over 1 million tons of pasta a year. It is estimated that there are more than 600 types of […]
Spring Produce Guide: Blueberries
by Anastassia Skarlinski People often say that there are only three fruits native to North America; cranberries, blueberries, and Concord grapes. Although these are indeed native to North America, there […]
Dining on a Dime: Cooking Oils
by Anastassia Skarlinski Cooking oils are pretty essential in a lot of meals. Oils can help blend or enhance the flavors in the meal. In baked goods, they help reduce […]
Spring Produce Guide: Springtime Herbs
by Anastassia Skarlinski I come from a long line of plant killers. We just cannot keep a plant alive no matter how hard we try. One exception to that, at […]
Dining on a Dime: Lentils
Learn about lentils!
Winter Produce Guide: Pomegranates
Next up in our nutrition series… your guide to Pomegranates!
Eating Disorders in U.S. Military Veterans
An overview of eating disorders in U.S. Military Veterans
Winter Produce Guide: Root Vegetables
Your guide to root vegetables!
Winter Produce Guide: Citrus
Your guide to winter citrus!
Winter Produce Guide: Greens
Your guide to winter greens!
Eating Disorders During the Holidays
Holiday festivities can increase stress and anxiety for individuals with eating disorders. Read more about strategies you and your friends/family members can use to support your treatment and recovery.
Why Participant Diversity is Essential for Genetic Studies of Eating Disorders
Including individuals from diverse populations in genetic research will ensure that our findings will benefit everyone who suffers from eating disorders and not perpetuate health disparities.
Eating Disorders and Concussions: Is there an association?
Due to the significant proportion of females who present to concussion clinics, clinicians should be encouraged to regularly screen for eating disturbances.
Do Eating Disorders Impact the Structure of the Brain?
Many changes to the brain that occur during an acute eating disorder normalize with recovery.
Individual and Relationship Functioning Disparities between Sexual Minority and Heterosexual Couples
Sexual minority stress affects individuals and couples.
Physical Activity Can Benefit You and Your Microbes
Healthy physical activity has benefits not only for you but for the microbes that live in your gastrointestinal tract.
Why Nutrition Standards for School Provided Meals Matter
Now is not the time to roll back nutritional standards for school lunches.
THE ROLE OF FAMILY ENGAGEMENT IN THE TREATMENT FOR EATING DISORDERS AMONG LATINAS
Findings suggest that family-enhanced CBT in Latinas with EDs favored retention and adherence to treatment.
EL ROL DE LA FAMILIA EN EL TRATAMIENTO DE LOS TRASTORNOS DE LA CONDUCTA ALIMENTARIA EN LATINAS
Los resultados de este estudio sugieren que un módulo familiar mejorado en adición a la TCC favorecen la retención y adherencia al tratamiento en latinas con trastornos de la conducta alimentaria.
An Examination of Anorexia Nervosa in Black Women
by Dani Coan Dani is a rising senior social work major at NC State and a CEED Summer Intern. She is also a Research Assistant in Dr. Goode’s Living F.R.E.E. […]
CEED Summer Fellows and Interns Ensure the Future of our Field is Bright
CEED summer trainees demonstrate that the future of our field is in good hands.
Interview with Post-doctoral fellow Mariana Valdez Aguilar, PhD
by Cynthia Bulik, PhD (en español haga clic aquí) Mariana, could you start by telling us a little bit about you. Where were you born and where were you living […]
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