Eating disorders are severe mental health conditions, with substantial consequences for
health and quality of life. Such disorders are strongly associated with body image concerns …

The role of worry and rumination in eating disorders (EDs) is controversial. This meta-
analysis of the literature is aimed at clarifying the relationship between repetitive negative …

Objectives While self-compassion is increasingly being researched, a clear understanding
of what self-compassion is, how it works, and for which outcomes remains elusive. This …

This study examined whether rumination, shame, self-criticism, and perfectionism mediate
the previously established link between self-compassion and both eating and body image …

Objectives Growing research indicates that self-compassion is associated with key physical
health outcomes in non-clinical adult populations. This systematic review was designed to …

This study aimed to (1) examine the unique role of mindfulness and self-compassion on
eating disorder (ED) psychopathology and functional impairment, and (2) compare levels of …

Abstract Background: Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are associated with a range of
health problems, yet protective factors such as self-compassion may help buffer these …

Maintaining healthy eating habits requires self-control and this process can become
unsuccessful in certain stressful situations (eg, economic scarcity). This study tested whether …

Objectives Eating disorders are associated with significant physical, psychological, and
social impairment, but existing treatments are effective only half of the time and relapse rates …

As demonstrated by the chapters in this Handbook, self-compassion is associated with
myriad benefits for mental health and psychological well-being. The beneficial impact of self …