888.228.1253Our research allows us to better understand our clients and meet their needs
We have been evaluating the benefits of our treatment for decades and have previously published the only peer-reviewed decade-long post-graduate outcome study on residential eating disorder clients. Our current research is an extension of our twenty-seven year commitment to providing research-backed care.
6,000+
Clients Currently Enrolled in the Study
High Response Rate*
0%
at Admission
0%
at Discharge
Based on consent rates
High response rate indicates data truly reflects our client population
Weight Restored by Discharge from Residential
0%
of Adolescents
0%
of Adults
Among clients diagnosed with Anorexia Nervosa
Our clients maintain treatment gains 6-months post-discharge
They get well and stay well
We are the first treatment provider to show lasting improvement
Reduced ED Symptoms
Reduced Depression Symptoms
Reduced Anxiety Symptoms
0%
of adults admitted to residential eating disorder treatment meet criteria for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
In response to high rates of trauma, we developed an integrated trauma treatment program. We are the first to provide evidence-based trauma treatment (CPT) concurrently with eating disorder treatment in higher levels of care
Research
publications.
We collect and analyze our data to contribute to a growing body of research and help further the eating disorders field. These are some of our published research articles.
The association of traumatic events and posttraumatic stress disorder with greater eating disorder and comorbid symptom severity in residential eating disorder treatment centers
Eating disorder onset during childhood is associated with higher trauma dose, provisional PTSD, and severity of illness in residential treatment
Headache, eating disorders, PTSD, and comorbidity: implications for assessment and treatment
Provisional posttraumatic stress disorder is associated with greater severity of eating disorder and comorbid symptoms in adolescents treated in residential care
Sexual and gender minority individuals report higher rates of lifetime traumas and current PTSD than cisgender heterosexual individuals admitted to residential eating disorder treatment
Long-term Outcome of Residential Treatment for Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa
Affirming & inclusive care means better outcomes for LGBTQIA+ clients
Our current data indicates that 35% of our clients identify as LGBTQIA+ and that eating disorders affect this community at higher rates. Our study shows that our trauma-informed treatment approach, which addresses the specific needs of LGBTQIA+ individuals, supports recovery.
