Addressing Adolescent Needs

The STAR App is a COPE study that supports youth who have recently received intensive treatment for anorexia nervosa and related disorders with the goal of preventing relapse. It reinforces important skills to help youth manage painful emotions, cope with stressors, and improve body image.

Over the past year, we have begun recruiting participants to test the acceptability, feasibility, and effectiveness of our app. So far, 24 participants have enrolled in the study, and 21 have completed the app. Recruitment for this study is ongoing through June 2025. We are excited to continue supporting youth in recovery through our app! If you or your child is interested in participating, click on the buttons below for more information.

The Eating Pathology Symptoms Inventory (EPSI) is a self-report questionnaire created by Dr. Kelsie Forbush in 2013 to assess eating, weight, and shape concerns. Although our recent research suggests that the EPSI is valid in teenagers (Richson et al., 2021), we are working on developing an extended version for use in children. Right now, we are actively recruiting children and teens between the ages of 10 and 18 years old for this study! If you are a parent and are interested in having your child participate or would like more information, click on the buttons below.