EPISODE · May 15, 2026 · 9 MIN
Tech shown to help treat eating disorders
from Health Report - Separate stories podcast · host Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Digital interventions, like websites and chatbots, have shown positive effects in the treatment of some eating disorders according to a new study.Evidence shows the potential for flow-on benefits for mental health conditions like anxiety and depression, which can co-occur with an eating disorder.But not all the digital tools available are created equal.GuestAssociate Professor Jake Linardon, School of Psychology, Deakin UniversityReferencesAcute, Longer-Term, and Transdiagnostic Outcomes After Digital Interventions for Eating Disorders
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Digital interventions, like websites and chatbots, have shown positive effects in the treatment of some eating disorders according to a new study. Evidence shows the potential for flow-on benefits for mental health conditions like anxiety and depression, which can co-occur with an eating disorder. But not all the digital tools available are created equal. Guest Associate Professor Jake Linardon, School of Psychology, Deakin University References Acute, Longer-Term, and Transdiagnostic Outcomes After Digital Interventions for Eating Disorders
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