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.
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.
Jenni Cammaert, Ph.D., M.S.W., R.S.W. (She/Her)
Dr. Jenni Cammaert has been a Research Associate with MEAL since 2023. Read her bio here.
Study Protocol: Effect of stimulant medication on loss of control eating in youth with ADHD
New study protocol published in the Journal of Eating Disorders! Congratulations, team!
Sara Bartel, Ph.D. (she/her)
Dr. Sara Bartel is a Psychologist (Candidate Register) who collaborates on research with MEAL.
Aaron Keshen, MD, FRCPC (he/him)
Dr. Keshen is the co-founder of the Maritime Eating & Appearance Lab. He is an Assistant Professor at Dalhousie University and a staff psychiatrist at Nova Scotia Health