Radcliffe Sq
Oxford OX1
UK
Prof. Chris Fairburn has two research interests: the nature and treatment of eating disorders, and the development and evaluation of psychological interventions. The result has been the development of specific psychological treatments for the eating disorders (anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and allied states). He and his colleagues developed one of the leading evidence-based treatments for bulimia nervosa (a form of cognitive behavioral therapy) and, more recently, an “enhanced” version (CBT-E) for any type of eating disorder and for all age groups.
He has been supported by Wellcome since 1984, allowing him to pursue a programme of work directed at the treatment of eating disorders. This has resulted in the development of the most effective interventions for these illnesses, all of which are strongly endorsed by NICE and in use worldwide. In addition, he has pioneered the use of the Internet to disseminate psychological treatments. In this presentation, Prof Fairburn will highlight the challenges he has faced and how he addressed them.
Talk Venue: Stocker room, Brasenose College, Radcliffe Sq, Oxford OX1 4AJ
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