Janet Lydecker, PhD
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Assistant Professor of Psychiatry
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Psychiatry
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- Horstmann House Affiliates
- Janeway Society
- Program for Obesity, Weight and Eating Research (POWER) at Yale
- Psychiatry
- Psychology Section
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- Postdoctoral Associate
- Yale School of Medicine (2016)
- PhD
- Virginia Commonwealth University, Counseling Psychology (2014)
- Clinical Psychology Intern
- Medical University of South Carolina (2014)
- MS
- Virginia Commonwealth University, Psychology (2010)
- BA
- Amherst College (2006)
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Binge-Eating Disorder; Bulimia Nervosa; Feeding and Eating Disorders; Obesity; Social Stigma
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Carlos Grilo, PhD
Marney A. White, PhD, MS
Meagan Carr, PhD
Ralitza Gueorguieva, PhD
Ania Jastreboff, MD, PhD
Inginia Genao, MD
89Publications
1,836Citations
Binge-Eating Disorder
Feeding and Eating Disorders
Obesity
Bulimia Nervosa
Social Stigma
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Preoccupation in bulimia nervosa, binge‐eating disorder, anorexia nervosa, and higher weight
Lydecker JA, Simpson L, Smith SR, White MA, Grilo CM. Preoccupation in bulimia nervosa, binge‐eating disorder, anorexia nervosa, and higher weight. International Journal Of Eating Disorders 2021, 55: 76-84. PMID: 34713460, PMCID: PMC8963447, DOI: 10.1002/eat.23630.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCitationsAltmetricMeSH Keywords and ConceptsConceptsEating-disorder psychopathologyBinge-eating disorderShape/weightStudy groupBulimia nervosaAnorexia nervosaFood/eatingDisorder treatment outcomesEating-disorder featuresCognitive behavioral therapyHigher body weightFood/Treatment outcomesBody weightHW groupWeb-based surveyFormal diagnosisOvert behavioral featuresNervosaDepressionDisordersSignificant differencesWeight preoccupationPsychopathologyEatingPsychiatric comorbidity as predictor and moderator of binge-eating disorder treatment outcomes: an analysis of aggregated randomized controlled trials
Lydecker JA, Grilo CM. Psychiatric comorbidity as predictor and moderator of binge-eating disorder treatment outcomes: an analysis of aggregated randomized controlled trials. Psychological Medicine 2021, 52: 4085-4093. PMID: 33849682, PMCID: PMC8514588, DOI: 10.1017/s0033291721001045.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCitationsConceptsBinge-eating disorderBinge-eating frequencyEating-disorder psychopathologyPsychiatric comorbidityBED treatment outcomesCognitive behavioral therapySelf-report measuresModerators of outcomeBinge-eating remissionDisorder treatment outcomesBehavioral weight lossRandomized-controlled trialCurrent psychiatric comorbidityMore effective interventionsTreatment outcomesAnxiety disordersTreatment researchSemi-structured interviewsMood comorbiditiesControl conditionPsychopathologyEffective interventionsComorbidity effectsWeight lossCurrent studyParental feeding practices and children's disordered eating among single parents and co‐parents
Kamody RC, Lydecker JA. Parental feeding practices and children's disordered eating among single parents and co‐parents. International Journal Of Eating Disorders 2021, 54: 812-820. PMID: 33624860, PMCID: PMC8163105, DOI: 10.1002/eat.23490.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCitationsAltmetricDisentangling Associations of Children's Sports Participation and Compulsive Exercise With Parenting Practices and Child Disordered Eating Behavior
Lydecker JA, Silverman JA, Grilo CM. Disentangling Associations of Children's Sports Participation and Compulsive Exercise With Parenting Practices and Child Disordered Eating Behavior. Journal Of Adolescent Health 2020, 68: 178-183. PMID: 32611508, PMCID: PMC7755740, DOI: 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2020.04.028.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCitationsAltmetricMeSH Keywords and ConceptsConceptsCompulsive exerciseParenting practicesWeight-related parenting practicesFat talkDisorder psychopathologyChildren's sports participationExercise groupChild athleticsEating behaviorsSports participationOnline cross-sectional surveyYouth athleticsParentingChild athletesParentsMore youthAE childrenE childrenChildrenYouthNonathletesCross-sectional surveyPsychopathologyAthletesEatingExamining sex as a predictor and moderator of treatment outcomes for binge‐eating disorder: Analysis of aggregated randomized controlled trials
Lydecker JA, Gueorguieva R, Masheb R, White MA, Grilo CM. Examining sex as a predictor and moderator of treatment outcomes for binge‐eating disorder: Analysis of aggregated randomized controlled trials. International Journal Of Eating Disorders 2019, 53: 20-30. PMID: 31497876, PMCID: PMC6983351, DOI: 10.1002/eat.23167.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCitationsAltmetricMeSH Keywords and ConceptsConceptsBinge-eating disorderEating-disorder psychopathologyCognitive behavioral therapySelf-report measuresModerators of outcomeTreatment outcomesBehavioral weight lossStatistical Manual-Fourth EditionSignificant moderatorWeight lossControl conditionModeratorCourse of treatmentBetter treatment outcomesGreater weight lossMain effectStructured interviewsTreatment settingsPsychopathologyMultimodal treatmentPatient groupRCT studiesMedical CenterBed treatmentParticipantsWeighty decisions: How symptom severity and weight impact perceptions of bulimia nervosa
Galbraith K, Elmquist J, White MA, Grilo CM, Lydecker JA. Weighty decisions: How symptom severity and weight impact perceptions of bulimia nervosa. International Journal Of Eating Disorders 2019, 52: 1035-1041. PMID: 31240769, PMCID: PMC6779161, DOI: 10.1002/eat.23125.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCitationsAltmetricMeSH Keywords and ConceptsConceptsBulimia nervosaSymptom frequencySerious mental health concernsMental health concernsPatient weightWeight statusMental illnessSymptom severityOverweightYoung womenHealth concernWeight stigmaSignificant differencesPatientsNervosaCurrent studyParticipantsVariables of interestIllnessNegative attitudesSeverityWomenExamining Race as a Predictor and Moderator of Treatment Outcomes for Binge-Eating Disorder: Analysis of Aggregated Randomized Controlled Trials
Lydecker JA, Gueorguieva R, Masheb R, White MA, Grilo CM. Examining Race as a Predictor and Moderator of Treatment Outcomes for Binge-Eating Disorder: Analysis of Aggregated Randomized Controlled Trials. Journal Of Consulting And Clinical Psychology 2019, 87: 530-540. PMID: 31008634, PMCID: PMC6589831, DOI: 10.1037/ccp0000404.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCitationsMeSH Keywords and ConceptsConceptsBinge-eating disorderWhite participantsCognitive behavioral therapySelf-report measuresTreatment outcomesBinge-eating remissionModerate treatment outcomeBinge Eating DisorderBinge-eating episodesMain effectBlack participantsWeight lossBehavioral weight lossEvidence-based treatmentsLower depressionTreatment researchRandomized Controlled TrialsBetter treatment outcomesControl conditionParticipantsControlled TrialsMultimodal treatmentPercent weight lossPatient groupModeratorFood insecurity and bulimia nervosa in the United States
Lydecker JA, Grilo CM. Food insecurity and bulimia nervosa in the United States. International Journal Of Eating Disorders 2019, 52: 735-739. PMID: 30920683, PMCID: PMC6555671, DOI: 10.1002/eat.23074.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCitationsAltmetricI didn't want them to see: Secretive eating among adults with binge‐eating disorder
Lydecker JA, Grilo CM. I didn't want them to see: Secretive eating among adults with binge‐eating disorder. International Journal Of Eating Disorders 2019, 52: 153-158. PMID: 30623972, PMCID: PMC6368878, DOI: 10.1002/eat.23002.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCitationsAltmetricMeSH Keywords and ConceptsConceptsBody mass indexBinge-eating disorderEating-disorder psychopathologyObjective binge-eating episodesSecretive eatingBinge-eating episodesGreater eating-disorder psychopathologyGreater body mass indexHigher depression scoresClinical characteristicsMass indexTreatment-seeking adultsDepression scoresPatientsShape/weightWeight concernsAdultsEatingSelf-report measuresDisordersShape concernsEpisodesGreater proportionPsychopathologyTreatment formulationDriven exercise in the absence of binge eating: Implications for purging disorder
Lydecker JA, Shea M, Grilo CM. Driven exercise in the absence of binge eating: Implications for purging disorder. International Journal Of Eating Disorders 2017, 51: 139-145. PMID: 29215743, PMCID: PMC5796839, DOI: 10.1002/eat.22811.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCitationsAltmetricMeSH Keywords and ConceptsConceptsEating-disorder psychopathologyClinical significancePhysical activityCompensatory behaviorsBinge-eating episodesAbsence of bingeEating Disorder PsychopathologyLower depression levelsLow-frequency thresholdsWeb-based surveyDepression levelsSmall sample sizeHigher depressionOverall frequencyLaxativesTreatment researchMost domainsExerciseBingePsychopathologyDisordersDepressionParticipantsSimilar levelsFurther support
Clinical Trials
Current Trials
Treatments to Treat Loss-of-Control Eating and Improve Weight Outcomes after Bariatric Surgery
HIC ID2000029057RoleSub InvestigatorPrimary Completion Date11/30/2027Recruiting ParticipantsCognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Girls Who Experienced Weight-related Bullying
HIC ID2000028551RolePrincipal InvestigatorPrimary Completion Date08/31/2022Recruiting ParticipantsGenderFemaleAge11 years - 17 yearsTeen Binge Eating Study
HIC ID2000024926RolePrincipal InvestigatorPrimary Completion Date02/28/2020Recruiting ParticipantsGenderBothAge13 years - 17 years
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- August 06, 2024
When Bullying Focuses on Weight: Trauma-focused CBT Is a Promising Treatment
- July 17, 2024Source: International Journal of Eating Disorders
Trauma-Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Adolescents Bullied Because of Weight: A Feasibility Study
- July 11, 2024Source: The Atlantic
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