The Lab Log
Curious about what’s inspiring us lately? Interested in knowing about what we’ve been researching at MEAL? We’re excited you’re interested in learning more.
Our lab log will keep you in the loop.
Development of body image and eating disorder symptoms: Normative and risky trajectories
This set of studies examines how body image and disordered eating develop, and looks at risk factors such as personality and early dieting.
RCT comparing a group-based guided self-help approach to pure self-help for the treatment of BED
We are conducting this study to compare Binge Focused Therapy to traditional self-help methods.
Individual versus group-based CBT-T for eating disorders
Individual and group-based CBT-T are now offered in the Halifax (NS Health) eating disorders clinic, and we are conducting a study to help us better understand how group versus individual CBT-T perform in their acceptability and effectiveness.
Effect of a stimulant medication on loss-of-control eating in youth with ADHD
We are conducting this study examine whether existing loss of control eating improves in children when treated with stimulant medication for their existing attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder.