The efficacy of compassion focused therapy in eating disorders: a systematic review of the literature
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This systematic review evaluates the clinical outcomes of Compassion Focused Therapy for adults with various eating disorders, synthesizing data from twenty-three studies. The resource reports that CFT is associated with reductions in core psychopathology, shame, and self-criticism, alongside improvements in self-compassion and body image. However, it notes mixed evidence regarding changes to body mass index and insufficient comparative data to determine efficacy relative to first-line treatments.
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@article{allodium:463aa003b08d4b77,
title = {The efficacy of compassion focused therapy in eating disorders: a systematic review of the literature},
journal = {PubMed Central},
doi = {10.1186/s40337-025-01418-4},
url = {https://doi.org/10.1186/s40337-025-01418-4}
}RIS
TY - JOUR TI - The efficacy of compassion focused therapy in eating disorders: a systematic review of the literature PB - PubMed Central DO - 10.1186/s40337-025-01418-4 UR - https://doi.org/10.1186/s40337-025-01418-4 ER -
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The efficacy of compassion focused therapy in eating disorders: a systematic review of the literature. (n.d.). PubMed Central. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40337-025-01418-4
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