InsideOut Institute at the University of Sydney is recruiting volunteers to try out a new online therapy for people with eating disorders, SkillED.
SkillED uses low-intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. The program consists of 11 sessions, completed from home at your own pace. Each session includes therapy videos, education, personal stories and interactive activities.
A welcome message from the program's e-therapist Claudia
You may be eligible* if you:
* Eligibility subject to outcome from screening phone call and GP check.
Complete a 5 min online eligibility survey
Get a call from study staff to discuss trial & participation
Appointment with GP for medical check
Depending on outcome from GP, invited to take part in research & sign informed consent form.
Online access set up & begin trial
If at any time you feel distressed, you can call the Butterfly Foundation at 1800 ED HOPE (1800 33 4673) to get support from an eating disorder specialist, the Mental Health Access Line for NSW at 1800 011 511, or LifeLine at 13 11 14 for crisis support. If you have any questions about the study, reach out to the InsideOut team on 02 8627 5690 or skilledstudy@sydney.edu.au.
This study has been approved by the Ethics Review Committee (RPAH Zone) of the Sydney Local Health District. Any person with concerns or complaints about the conduct of this study should contact the Executive Officer on 02 9515 6766 and quote protocol number X22-0396
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