Rebecca Kamody, PhD
Assistant Professor in the Child Study CenterCards
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2026
Cognitive Behavioral Telehealth Treatment for Adolescents With Loss-of-Control Eating: A Randomized Controlled Feasibility Study
Lydecker J, Kamody R, Ozbardakci E, Silverman W, Tanofsky-Kraff M, Gueorguieva R, Grilo C. Cognitive Behavioral Telehealth Treatment for Adolescents With Loss-of-Control Eating: A Randomized Controlled Feasibility Study. Psychotherapy 2026, 10.1037/pst0000621. PMID: 42095875, PMCID: PMC13155366, DOI: 10.1037/pst0000621.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchChild Trauma and Family Adversity Predict Treatment Completion Among High‐Risk Youth in Intensive Home‐Based Treatment: A Latent Class Analysis of the Intensive In‐Home Child & Adolescent Psychiatric Service (IICAPS)
Holland M, Decker L, Kamody R, Stob V, Woolston J. Child Trauma and Family Adversity Predict Treatment Completion Among High‐Risk Youth in Intensive Home‐Based Treatment: A Latent Class Analysis of the Intensive In‐Home Child & Adolescent Psychiatric Service (IICAPS). Journal Of Clinical Psychology 2026, 82: 563-572. PMID: 41543330, DOI: 10.1002/jclp.70088.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchThis study investigates how childhood trauma and family adversity affect treatment completion in high-risk youth, identifying distinct risk profiles to improve intervention strategies.
2025
Acceptance-based skill acquisition and cognitive reappraisal in a culturally responsive treatment for binge eating in adolescence
Kamody R, Thurston I, Burton E. Acceptance-based skill acquisition and cognitive reappraisal in a culturally responsive treatment for binge eating in adolescence. 2025, 88-105. DOI: 10.4324/9781003607625-7.Chapters
2024
Editorial: Adolescent Eating Disorders Are Increasing and We Need to Do More
Kamody R, Bloch M. Editorial: Adolescent Eating Disorders Are Increasing and We Need to Do More. Journal Of The American Academy Of Child And Adolescent Psychiatry 2024, 64: 105-107. PMID: 38777314, DOI: 10.1016/j.jaac.2024.05.012.Commentaries, Editorials and Letters
2023
Combating Scientific Disinformation on Gender-Affirming Care.
McNamara M, Abdul-Latif H, Boulware S, Kamody R, Kuper L, Olezeski C, Szilagyi N, Alstott A. Combating Scientific Disinformation on Gender-Affirming Care. 2023, 152 PMID: 37605864, DOI: 10.1542/peds.2022-060943.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchEditorial: Developmental considerations in addressing the earlier age of severe eating disorder onset
Kamody R, Bloch M. Editorial: Developmental considerations in addressing the earlier age of severe eating disorder onset. Journal Of Child Psychology And Psychiatry 2023, 64: 1101-1103. PMID: 37408467, DOI: 10.1111/jcpp.13852.Commentaries, Editorials and LettersChapter 17 The use of dialectical behavior therapy in childhood and adolescent eating disorders
Kamody R, Burton E. Chapter 17 The use of dialectical behavior therapy in childhood and adolescent eating disorders. 2023, 193-203. DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-323-85757-4.00039-0.Books
2022
Nonsuicidal Self-injury and Barriers to Accessibility of Dialectical Behavior Therapy Among Black Youth
Kamody RC, Pluhar E, Burton ET, Lois BH, Martin A. Nonsuicidal Self-injury and Barriers to Accessibility of Dialectical Behavior Therapy Among Black Youth. Journal Of The American Academy Of Child And Adolescent Psychiatry 2022, 62: 389-393. PMID: 35981668, DOI: 10.1016/j.jaac.2022.08.002.Commentaries, Editorials and LettersEditorial: Schools on the frontline of suicide prevention
Kamody RC, Bloch MH. Editorial: Schools on the frontline of suicide prevention. Journal Of Child Psychology And Psychiatry 2022, 63: 833-835. PMID: 35861181, DOI: 10.1111/jcpp.13663.Commentaries, Editorials and LettersThe Evolving Needs of Children Hospitalized for Eating Disorders During the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Shum M, Moreno C, Kamody R, McCollum S, Shabanova V, Loyal J. The Evolving Needs of Children Hospitalized for Eating Disorders During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Hospital Pediatrics 2022, 12: 696-702. PMID: 35815415, DOI: 10.1542/hpeds.2022-006545.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus Statements
Clinical Trials
Current Trials
Ketamine for Adolescent Suicidality
IRB ID2000029003RoleSub InvestigatorPrimary Completion Date12/31/2024Recruiting ParticipantsGenderBothAge13 years - 17 years
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Engaging the Dialectical Paradox: Applications of DBT with Complex Adolescents
YCSC Grand Rounds December 2, 2025
Rebecca Kamody, PhD
Assistant Professor, Yale Child Study Center
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- July 19, 2024
14 Psychology Fellows Honored at Graduation Ceremony
- August 04, 2023
Eating disorder prevalence and care: new informational webinar
- June 07, 2023
Recognizing YCSC faculty & staff for long-term service at Yale
- May 17, 2023Source: Very well mind
Identity Diffusion: Unraveling the Mystery of Self-Concept
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