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In the Media: Binge Eating Appears More Widespread, Persistent Than Thought

Dr. Kristin N. Javaras and colleagues’ new research shows that binge eating disorder often lasts longer than previously thought and that relapses are common.

In the Media: Binge Eating Disorder Can Persist for Years

Dr. Kristin N. Javaras and collaborators examine how binge eating disorder may persist over time.

In the Media: Binge Eating Disorder Could Be Tougher To Kick Than Thought

New research from Dr. Kristin N. Javaras and collaborators finds that binge eating disorder may be more resilient to treatment than previously thought.

In the Media: New Research – Revealing the True Duration of Binge Eating Disorder

Dr. Kristin N. Javaras and her team share new research indicating that binge eating disorder lasts longer and carries a greater risk of relapse than previously believed.

Binge Eating Disorder Not as Transient as Previously Thought

Binge eating disorder is the most prevalent eating disorder in the United States, but previous studies have presented conflicting views of the disorder’s duration and the likelihood of relapse. A new five-year study led by investigators from McLean Hospital, a member of the Mass General Brigham...

Celebrating a New Era in Psychiatric Research

“It’s an honor and a responsibility to live up to the traditions of everyone whose work and dreams have been supported by the Rappaport Foundation in the fields of medical research, the arts, and public policy,” said Bill Carlezon, PhD, chief of McLean’s Rappaport Center of Excellence in Basic...

Launching Careers With Coveted K Awards

K awards, which are part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Research Career Development Awards, support the next generation of scientists focused on addressing the country’s most pressing biomedical challenges. These awards serve to provide both salary and research for intensive, focused...

Video: Lecture – Investigating the Link Between Diet and Psychiatric Disease

Presented by Rachel A. Ross, MD, PhD, and Kristin N. Javaras, DPhil, PhD, McLean Hospital – Crossroads in Psychiatry lecture Dietary interventions are gaining popularity for self-directed treatment of emotional issues, including mental illness. Research in humans suggests that dietary interventions...

Video: McLean’s Kristin Javaras on the Ethics and Privacy of Research With Wearable Cameras (TIPS 2017)

Large-scale adoption of effective digital health technologies will depend on coming up with appropriate social and technical infrastructure. At the core of this infrastructure is the need to balance privacy and security with transparency, openness, sharing, and the rights of individuals to own and...

Video: Eating Disorders, Overeating, and Borderline Personality Disorder

Hosted by Kristin N. Javaras, DPhil, PhD, McLean Hospital. Eating disorders are prevalent among adolescent and young adult women and are becoming increasingly common among middle-aged and older women, as well as boys and men. Dr. Javaras describes eating disorders and their symptoms (e.g...

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