Etiology and Treatment of PTSD and Co-Occurring Eating Disorders
A special issue of Behavioral Sciences (ISSN 2076-328X). This special issue belongs to the section "Psychiatric, Emotional and Behavioral Disorders".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 May 2025 | Viewed by 248
Special Issue Editors
Interests: psychology; PTSD; eating disorders
Interests: sexual violence; alcohol misuse; psychology
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
We are inviting paper submissions for a Special Issue in Behavioral Sciences focused on the etiology and treatment of co-occurring posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and eating disorders (EDs). Dr. Emily Tilstra-Ferrell serves as the guest editor for this Special Issue. Co-occurring PTSD and EDs are very common. Yet, there is a dearth of treatment options available for individuals with these co-occurring conditions. We are seeking empirical research submissions that can inform improving tailored treatments for individuals with PTSD-ED. Submissions focused on the following areas are of particular interest: (1) examination of underlying mechanisms that may be beneficial to target in treatment of co-occurring PTSD-ED; (2) innovative approaches to treatment of co-occurring PTSD-ED (particularly in outpatient settings and for individuals with Binge Eating Disorder); and (3) characterizing differences in the clinical presentation and treatment needs of individuals with PTSD-ED compared to individuals with EDs that do not experience co-occurring PTSD. Submissions should describe direct clinical applications and implications. We welcome research on PTSD-EDs across the entire lifespan. Due to gaps in the literature surrounding risk and presentation of PTSD-ED among individuals historically underrepresented in the PTSD-ED literature, including low-income individuals, LGBTQ+ individuals, and racial/ethnic minorities, papers that focus on unique considerations for these populations will be given preference for the Special Issue.
Abstract submissions for consideration in the Special Issue will be accepted up to January 30, 2025.
We look forward to receiving your submission!
Dr. Emily L. Tilstra-Ferrell
Dr. Alexandra N. Brockdorf
Dr. Christine Hahn
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- eating disorders (EDs)
- trauma
- social determinants of health
- psychotherapy
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