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Peer mentoring for eating disorders: evaluation of a pilot program.
Jennifer Beveridge1, Andrea Phillipou2,3,4,5, Kelly Edwards1
1Eating Disorders Victoria, Melbourne, Australia.
Pilot and Feasibility Studies
|May 12, 2018
Summary
This study explores peer mentoring for eating disorders. It aims to improve symptoms and quality of life, informing future clinical trials for these serious mental illnesses.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Mental Health Research
- Clinical Psychology
Background:
- Eating disorders are severe psychiatric conditions linked to diminished quality of life and poor recovery outcomes.
- Peer mentor programs show promise in enhancing psychiatric symptoms and quality of life for various mental health conditions.
- Existing research suggests potential benefits of peer mentoring for individuals with eating disorders.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of a peer mentor program for individuals diagnosed with eating disorders.
- To assess the program's impact on reducing eating disorder symptomatology.
- To determine the program's influence on improving the quality of life for participants.
Main Methods:
- A pilot study involving 30 individuals with current eating disorders mentored by 30 individuals with a history of eating disorders.
- Mentoring sessions conducted over six months, with 13 sessions approximately every two weeks, each lasting up to three hours.
- Recruitment of participants with a past history of eating disorders to serve as peer mentors.
Main Results:
- This section is not available in the provided abstract.
Conclusions:
- This pilot feasibility study provides foundational data on the efficacy of peer mentoring for eating disorder symptomatology and quality of life.
- Findings will guide the design and implementation of future randomized controlled trials in this area.
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