Villa Garda Hospital

This study aimed to understand and reduce the high rate of relapse in anorexia nervosa after patients leave the hospital. Researchers followed 118 female patients who had successfully restored their weight during inpatient treatment. They tested new procedures during the hospital…

This study tested a school-based program designed to prevent unhealthy attitudes about body weight and shape in teenagers. Over 1,200 students participated, with some schools receiving the program immediately and others waiting 24 weeks. The program used group activities to promo…

This study tested a brief, one-hour school program designed to help teenagers feel better about their bodies by teaching them to critically question unrealistic beauty ideals they see online. Nearly 450 high school students participated, with half receiving the interactive sessio…