2018
Parents have both implicit and explicit biases against children with obesity
Lydecker JA, O’Brien E, Grilo CM. Parents have both implicit and explicit biases against children with obesity. Journal Of Behavioral Medicine 2018, 41: 784-791. PMID: 29728951, PMCID: PMC6209524, DOI: 10.1007/s10865-018-9929-4.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsImplicit weight biasWeight biasChild variablesExplicit biasChild psychosocial functioningExplicit weight biasExplicit biasesChildren's resiliencePsychosocial functioningStigmatizing environmentsImplicit biasOverweight/obesityWeight discriminationParentsChildrenBiasResilienceChild healthObesityFunctioningClinical researchYouthBiasesHealthLess biasAssociations of parents' self, child, and other “fat talk” with child eating behaviors and weight
Lydecker JA, Riley KE, Grilo CM. Associations of parents' self, child, and other “fat talk” with child eating behaviors and weight. International Journal Of Eating Disorders 2018, 51: 527-534. PMID: 29542177, PMCID: PMC6002914, DOI: 10.1002/eat.22858.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFat talkParents of preadolescentsParents' selfChildren's eatingChild sexSecretive eatingNegative communicationWeight-related interventionsFront of childrenAdolescent girlsPeer groupEatingPreadolescentsParentsSelfAdolescentsChildrenDifferent formsTalkWeight variablesBehaviorOverweight/obesityAssociationGirlsIntervention
2017
Replication of a Modified Factor Structure for the Eating Disorder Examination‐Questionnaire: Extension to Clinical Eating Disorder and Non‐clinical Samples in Portugal
Machado PPP, Grilo CM, Crosby RD. Replication of a Modified Factor Structure for the Eating Disorder Examination‐Questionnaire: Extension to Clinical Eating Disorder and Non‐clinical Samples in Portugal. European Eating Disorders Review 2017, 26: 75-80. PMID: 29152813, DOI: 10.1002/erv.2569.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEating Disorder Examination QuestionnaireTreatment-seeking sampleNon-clinical sampleConfirmatory factor analysis findingsDisorder Examination QuestionnaireOriginal scale structureConfirmatory factor analysisFactor analysis findingsExamination QuestionnairePsychometric investigationClinical samplesBrief versionPortuguese sampleDisorder groupFactor structureObese sampleDisorder diagnosisFactor analysisFactor loadingsReliable findingsFemale studentsPoor fitFindingsBest fitAnalysis findingsDoes your child's weight influence how you judge yourself as a parent? A cross-sectional study to define and examine parental overvaluation of weight/shape
Lydecker JA, Grilo CM. Does your child's weight influence how you judge yourself as a parent? A cross-sectional study to define and examine parental overvaluation of weight/shape. Preventive Medicine 2017, 105: 265-270. PMID: 28987340, PMCID: PMC5659758, DOI: 10.1016/j.ypmed.2017.10.009.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsWeight/shapeParental overvaluationPersonal weightEating-disorder psychopathologyBinge-eating disorderEating PsychopathologyParent psychopathologyPediatric obesityDearth of researchChild weightCross-sectional designParental attitudesPsychopathologyImportant psychopathologyDisorder treatmentCross-sectional studyParentsCurrent studyIntegral stakeholdersWeight influenceOvervaluationClinical attentionChild BMIChild healthRelated conceptsThe Missed Diagnosis and Misdiagnosis of Pediatric Obesity
Lydecker JA, Grilo CM. The Missed Diagnosis and Misdiagnosis of Pediatric Obesity. Psychotherapy And Psychosomatics 2017, 86: 173-174. PMID: 28490027, PMCID: PMC5521823, DOI: 10.1159/000452501.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2016
Children of parents with BED have more eating behavior disturbance than children of parents with obesity or healthy weight
Lydecker JA, Grilo CM. Children of parents with BED have more eating behavior disturbance than children of parents with obesity or healthy weight. International Journal Of Eating Disorders 2016, 50: 648-656. PMID: 27859458, PMCID: PMC5429220, DOI: 10.1002/eat.22648.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBinge-eating disorderChild weightChildren's bingeEating-disorder psychopathologyHigher child weightCross-sectional findingsChild overweightProspective confirmationChildren's eatingChild feedingChild overeatingDietary restrictionObesityClinical interventionsPrevention effortsEating Disorder BehaviorsDisordersBingePreliminary evidencePotential factorsEatingCurrent studyLimited literatureCore featuresOBFathers and mothers with eating-disorder psychopathology: Associations with child eating-disorder behaviors
Lydecker JA, Grilo CM. Fathers and mothers with eating-disorder psychopathology: Associations with child eating-disorder behaviors. Journal Of Psychosomatic Research 2016, 86: 63-69. PMID: 27302549, PMCID: PMC4911698, DOI: 10.1016/j.jpsychores.2016.05.006.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEating-disorder psychopathologyEating-disordered behaviorChild body mass index (BMI) z-scoreBody mass index z-scoreSample of parentsChild feeding difficultiesCore eating disorder psychopathologyIndex z-scoreBinge-eating disorderParental feeding practicesEating Disorder PsychopathologyFeeding difficultiesChild weightChildren's dietsChildren's eatingMaternal concernClinical concernFeeding practicesBulimia nervosaEating Disorder BehaviorsAnorexia nervosaZ-scorePsychosocial causesClinical interventionsClinical programsPerceived weight discrimination, childhood maltreatment, and weight gain in U.S. adults with overweight/obesity
Udo T, Grilo CM. Perceived weight discrimination, childhood maltreatment, and weight gain in U.S. adults with overweight/obesity. Obesity 2016, 24: 1366-1372. PMID: 27112217, DOI: 10.1002/oby.21474.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBody mass indexOverweight/obesityPerceived Weight DiscriminationChildhood maltreatmentWeight discriminationWeight gainNational Epidemiologic SurveyMental health issuesMass indexBMI increaseEpidemiologic SurveyClinical settingU.S. adultsRelated conditionsObesityPrevention effortsHealth issuesWeight lossSubsequent stressorsWeight changeWave 2 surveyWomenGreater likelihoodGreater increaseWave 1The apple of their eye: Attitudinal and behavioral correlates of parents’ perceptions of child obesity
Lydecker JA, Grilo CM. The apple of their eye: Attitudinal and behavioral correlates of parents’ perceptions of child obesity. Obesity 2016, 24: 1124-1131. PMID: 26916369, PMCID: PMC4846571, DOI: 10.1002/oby.21439.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAttitudes/behaviorsWeight-related attitudesParents' specific needsOverweight/obesityOnline measuresCommunity sampleParental practicesBehavioral correlatesParents' perceptionsParents' responsesChildren's eatingParental perceptionsChild overweight/obesityActual childrenTreatment programPerceptionChild weightParentsEatingSpecific needsChildrenCorrelatesChildren 5Dual needsFurther research
2014
Prospective Association Between Overvaluation of Weight and Binge Eating Among Overweight Adolescent Girls
Sonneville KR, Grilo CM, Richmond TK, Thurston IB, Jernigan M, Gianini L, Field AE. Prospective Association Between Overvaluation of Weight and Binge Eating Among Overweight Adolescent Girls. Journal Of Adolescent Health 2014, 56: 25-29. PMID: 25438968, PMCID: PMC4275318, DOI: 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2014.08.017.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsOverweight adolescent girlsSevere depressive symptomsWeekly bingeOverweight girlsOvervaluation of weightGreater impairmentDepressive symptomsProspective associationsAdolescent girlsCross-sectional analysisSubjective social statusObese girlsSignificant associationBinge eatingGreater riskTime 2BingeLow subjective social statusImpairmentToday StudyTime 1SymptomsGirlsAssociationWeight overvaluation
2011
Can food be addictive? Public health and policy implications
Gearhardt AN, Grilo CM, DiLeone RJ, Brownell KD, Potenza MN. Can food be addictive? Public health and policy implications. Addiction 2011, 106: 1208-1212. PMID: 21635588, PMCID: PMC3171738, DOI: 10.1111/j.1360-0443.2010.03301.x.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsConceptsPublic health approachAddictive drugsHealth approachPublic health interventionsDiet-related diseasesDrugs of abuseFood-related problemsEconomic burdenFood-related diseasesHealth interventionsBehavioral effectsHyperpalatable foodsAddictive potentialRelated diseasesDiseaseAddictive substancesDrug addictionDrugsObesityAddictive processPublic healthStrong considerationHealthFoodImportant differences
2007
Associations of Weight-Based Teasing History and Current Eating Disorder Features and Psychological Functioning in Bariatric Surgery Patients
Rosenberger PH, Henderson KE, Bell RL, Grilo CM. Associations of Weight-Based Teasing History and Current Eating Disorder Features and Psychological Functioning in Bariatric Surgery Patients. Obesity Surgery 2007, 17: 470. PMID: 17608259, DOI: 10.1007/s11695-007-9082-6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPsychological functioningTeasing historyBariatric surgery candidatesEating Disorder FeaturesSelf-report measuresSurgery candidatesStructured diagnostic interviewBody dissatisfactionShape concernsDisorder featuresConclusionHealth care providersCurrent obesity levelsTeasingDemographic featuresChildhood historyComprehensive psychiatric evaluationDiagnostic InterviewDisorder diagnosisBariatric surgery patientsFunctioningBariatric surgery outcomesLifetime psychiatric disordersSuch experiencesNegative sequelaeAnalysis of covariance
2006
Differential relationships of childhood abuse and neglect subtypes to PTSD symptom clusters among adolescent inpatients
Sullivan TP, Fehon DC, Andres‐Hyman R, Lipschitz DS, Grilo CM. Differential relationships of childhood abuse and neglect subtypes to PTSD symptom clusters among adolescent inpatients. Journal Of Traumatic Stress 2006, 19: 229-239. PMID: 16612815, DOI: 10.1002/jts.20092.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPosttraumatic stressChildhood abusePosttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptom clustersSymptom clustersPTSD symptom clustersSymptom cluster severityPsychological assessmentCluster severityDifferential relationshipsEmotional neglectAdolescent inpatientsSexual abuseNegative outcomesPhysical neglectPhysical abuseMultiple regression analysisChild abuseAbuseGreater levelsNeglectSpecific informationRegression analysisPsychiatric hospitalStressBatteries
2005
A Comparison of Adolescent Inpatients With and Without a History of Violence Perpetration
Fehon DC, Grilo CM, Lipschitz DS. A Comparison of Adolescent Inpatients With and Without a History of Violence Perpetration. The Journal Of Nervous And Mental Disease 2005, 193: 405-411. PMID: 15920381, DOI: 10.1097/01.nmd.0000165294.41091.fc.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2003
Salivary Cortisol Responses to Dexamethasone in Adolescents With Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
LIPSCHITZ DS, RASMUSSON AM, YEHUDA R, WANG S, ANYAN W, GUEOGUIEVA R, GRILO CM, FEHON DC, SOUTHWICK SM. Salivary Cortisol Responses to Dexamethasone in Adolescents With Posttraumatic Stress Disorder. Journal Of The American Academy Of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry 2003, 42: 1310-1317. PMID: 14566168, DOI: 10.1097/01.chi.0000084832.67701.0d.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLow-dose dexamethasonePosttraumatic stress disorderSalivary cortisolStress disorderCo-occurring major depressionCurrent posttraumatic stress disorderAdrenal (HPA) axis abnormalitiesBaseline saliva samplesSalivary cortisol responseSalivary cortisol levelsEnhanced suppressionAxis abnormalitiesAdrenal axisPresent studyMajor depressionDexamethasone levelsTrauma controlsPTSD subjectsCortisol responseDay 1Cortisol levelsDexamethasoneCortisolSaliva samplesNontraumatized controls
2001
Gender Differences in Violence Exposure and Violence Risk among Adolescent Inpatients
FEHON D, GRILO C, LIPSCHITZ D. Gender Differences in Violence Exposure and Violence Risk among Adolescent Inpatients. The Journal Of Nervous And Mental Disease 2001, 189: 532-540. PMID: 11531205, DOI: 10.1097/00005053-200108000-00006.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAdolescentAge FactorsChildChild AbuseChild Abuse, SexualFemaleHospitalizationHumansMaleMental DisordersPersonality InventoryPsychiatric Status Rating ScalesPsychology, AdolescentPsychometricsReproducibility of ResultsRisk FactorsSeverity of Illness IndexSex FactorsStress Disorders, Post-TraumaticSurveys and QuestionnairesViolenceCorrelates of community violence exposure in hospitalized adolescents
Fehon D, Grilo C, Lipschitz D. Correlates of community violence exposure in hospitalized adolescents. Comprehensive Psychiatry 2001, 42: 283-290. PMID: 11458302, DOI: 10.1053/comp.2001.24580.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCommunity violence exposureCommunity violenceViolence exposurePost-traumatic stress disorder symptomsSelf-report instrumentDisorder symptomsExternalizing psychopathologyAdolescent inpatientsBehavioral correlatesChildhood maltreatmentSexual assaultPhysical assaultViolence potentialChildren's exposurePerpetrators of violenceAdolescentsDrug useVictimsCorrelatesAssaultViolenceInternalizingPatientsPsychopathologyTraumatizationChildhood Psychological, Physical, and Sexual Maltreatment in Outpatients with Binge Eating Disorder: Frequency and Associations with Gender, Obesity, and Eating‐Related Psychopathology
Grilo C, Masheb R. Childhood Psychological, Physical, and Sexual Maltreatment in Outpatients with Binge Eating Disorder: Frequency and Associations with Gender, Obesity, and Eating‐Related Psychopathology. Obesity 2001, 9: 320-325. PMID: 11346674, DOI: 10.1038/oby.2001.40.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGreater body dissatisfactionBody dissatisfactionChildhood maltreatmentEmotional abuseSexual abuseDisorder featuresBED patientsBinge Eating DisorderOnset of overweightChildhood Trauma QuestionnaireForms of maltreatmentDietary restraintEating DisordersEmotional neglectHigher depressionPhysical neglectTrauma QuestionnaireAttitudinal featuresSexual maltreatmentPhysical abuseMaltreatmentChildhood experiencesDissatisfactionAbuseStatistical Manual
1999
Correlates of suicide risk in adolescent inpatients who report a history of childhood abuse
Grilo C, Sanislow C, Fehon D, Lipschitz D, Martino S, McGlashan T. Correlates of suicide risk in adolescent inpatients who report a history of childhood abuse. Comprehensive Psychiatry 1999, 40: 422-428. PMID: 10579373, DOI: 10.1016/s0010-440x(99)90085-8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchApplicability of Personality Disorder Criteria to Hospitalized Adolescents: Evaluation of Internal Consistency and Criterion Overlap
BECKER D, GRILO C, MOREY L, WALKER M, EDELL W, MCGLASHAN T. Applicability of Personality Disorder Criteria to Hospitalized Adolescents: Evaluation of Internal Consistency and Criterion Overlap. Journal Of The American Academy Of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry 1999, 38: 200-205. PMID: 9951220, DOI: 10.1097/00004583-199902000-00020.Peer-Reviewed Original Research