Key points

CBT-E for eating disorders is flexible not rigid and tailored to each person’s unique needs.

It addresses thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, not just eating habits.

This therapy is adaptable across ages, settings, and body sizes, with proven results.

Clearing up myths about CBT-E for eating disorders provides more hope and access to healing.

Eating disorders are among the most misunderstood mental health conditions. Despite decades of research and advancements in treatment, myths persist in shaping care and influencing patients’ experiences. I am a coauthor of a new paper in The Cognitive Behaviour Therapist that sheds light on enhanced cognitive behavior therapy (CBT-E), one of the most effective therapies for eating disorders. It explores the misconceptions that hin

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