Project details

This study is exploring links between eating disorders and the way we use the internet. We hope that we will be able to use this information to help people affected by eating disorders gain benefits from the internet and social media, while avoiding online content that might be harmful.

 

Who can take part?

• You must be under the care of an NHS ED community service
• Aged 14-25

 

What will I have to do / What does this study involve?

If you take part in the study, you will be asked questions about eating disorder symptoms, how you tend to use the internet, and other aspects of your mental health and personality. The study has two sections:

·       (1) a set of anonymous questionnaires

·       (2) an online interview (on Microsoft Teams).

You can choose to take part in either or both sections of the study, but it may not be possible for everyone who is interested to take part in the online interview.

 

How can I take part?

This study is only accepting referrals from the NSFT Suffolk Children and Young People’s Eating Disorder Services. Please contact researchinfo@nsft.nhs.uk if you have any questions.