From symptoms to subjective and bodily experiences: the contribution of the Psychodynamic Diagnostic Manual (PDM-2) to diagnosis and treatment monitoring in …

M Mirabella, L Muzi, A Franco, A Urgese… - Eating and Weight …, 2023 - Springer
Purpose Atheoretical and descriptive conceptualizations of eating disorders (EDs) have
faced substantial criticism due to their limited ability to assess patients' subjective …

Defensive functioning of individuals diagnosed with gender dysphoria at the beginning of their hormonal treatment

G Giovanardi, M Mirabella, M Di Giuseppe… - Frontiers in …, 2021 - frontiersin.org
Defense mechanisms are relevant indicators of psychological functioning and vulnerability
to psychopathology. Their evaluation can unveil individuals' unconscious strategies for …

Eating disorders early app use mediates treatment effect on clinical improvement

JP Kim, S Sadeh‐Sharvit, HA Welch… - … Journal of Eating …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Abstract Objective Eating disorders (EDs) contribute considerably to the global burden of
disease. However, most affected individuals do not receive treatment. Mobile apps present …

Personality Vulnerabilities as Risk Factors for Eating Disorders

L Claes, G Kiekens, K Luyckx - Eating Disorders: An International …, 2023 - Springer
In the present chapter, we describe the relationship between personality (disorders) and
eating disorders (EDs). First, we provide an overview of existing conceptual models linking …