Publications by authors named "Gabrielle G Davis"
Digital Mental Health Interventions: Differences in Diet Culture Intervention Framing.
Int J Environ Res Public Health
December 2023
Diet culture is a societal norm that ranks thin bodies as superior to other body types and has been associated with negative outcomes, such as eating disorders. Wellness has evolved into a term that is often used to promote diet culture messages. One possible way to combat diet culture is through single-session, digital mental health interventions (DMHIs), which allow for increased access to brief public health treatments.
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- Treatments for eating disorders (EDs) are only effective for about 50% of adults, partly due to the varied nature of these disorders and a lack of evidence-based options for some diagnoses.
- A trial with 79 participants tested a 10-session personalized treatment approach that utilizes individual symptom data to tailor therapy, showing high feasibility, acceptability, and initial effectiveness in reducing ED severity.
- Results indicated significant improvements in ED symptoms and related issues, suggesting that this personalized method could serve as a promising alternative to traditional treatments, warranting further research and randomized controlled trials.