Conclusion
eating disorder, eating disorders, depressive symptoms
PATHOLOGY
The present pilot study documents initial evidence of the effects of a blended treatment program (BEAT) for youth aged 14 to 24 suffering from LOC, including elements of CBT for eating disorders and interventions to improve interpersonal emotion regulation. Large preliminary treatment effects were found for LOC psychopathology, co-occurring depressive symptoms, appearance-based rejection sensitivity and general eating disorder pathology. Patients who completed treatment with BEAT expressed high treatment satisfaction, but a considerable dropout rate calls for more detailed analyses in attrition to blended and online treatments in this age group. Larger, randomized between-group control designs are needed to more thoroughly test the specific effects of BEAT.