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Nicula, M., & Couturier, J. (2025). Toward a Unified, Inclusive, and Standardized Approach for Assessing Help‐Seeking Behavior in Eating Disorder Populations: A Commentary on Ali et al.(2024). International Journal of Eating Disorders, 58(3), 506-509.2025Commentary/ReviewUnclearN/ARecommendations for future researchers when studying help-seeking patterns in ED populations
LaMarre, A., Couturier, J., Dimitropoulos, G., Jones, S., Kumar, S., Obeid, N., & Wozney, L. (2024). Peer support for eating disorders in Canada: Program user perspectives. Journal of Eating Disorders, 12(133). https://doi.org/10.1186/s40337-024-01068-y2024Qualitative studyUnclearPeer Support
Kirkpatrick, R. H., Booij, L., Riek, H. C., Huang, J., Pitigoi, I. C., Brien, D. C., Coe, B. C., Couturier, J., Khalid-Khan, S., & Munoz, D. P. (2024). Oculomotor behaviors in youth with an eating disorder: findings from a video-based eye tracking task. Journal of eating disorders, 12(1), 121. https://doi-org.libaccess.lib.mcmaster.ca/10.1186/s40337-024-01084-y2024Observational studyAN, BN, OSFEDN/AAssessment of oculomotor behaviours in patients with ED vs. without
Mittertreiner, E. J. E., Couturier, J., Simone, M., Small, C., Courtney-Martin, G., Moisey, L., Panahi, S., & Lacroix, E. (2024). Overcoming barriers in eating disorder care: advances, gaps, and recommendations for equitable assessment and treatment. Applied physiology, nutrition, and metabolism, 49(10), 1419–1425. https://doi-org.libaccess.lib.mcmaster.ca/10.1139/apnm-2024-00882024Observational studyAN, BN, ARFID, OSFED, BED, Disordered eating/body image dissatisfactionN/AAssessment and treatment of disordered eating and eating disorders
Ali, Z., & Couturier, J. (2024). Psychopharmacology Review for Eating Disorders Among Children, Adolescents, and Adults. Focus (American Psychiatric Publishing), 22(3), 307–311. https://doi-org.libaccess.lib.mcmaster.ca/10.1176/appi.focus.202300432024Commentary/ReviewAN, BN, ARFID, BEDMisc psychopharm, Antidepressants/SSRIs, Antipsychotics
LaMarre, A., Wozney, L., Obeid, N., Kumar, S., Jones, S., Dimitropoulos, G., & Couturier, J. (2024). Peer mentors’ experiences of delivering peer support for individuals with eating disorders: giving back and supporting processes of change. Eating Disorders, 1-15.2024Qualitative studyUnclearPeer Support
Gurcan, H., Couturier, J., Matheson, B., Jo, B., & Lock, J. (2024). Protocol for a randomized clinical trial to confirm the effectiveness of online guided self-help family-based treatment for adolescent anorexia nervosa. Contemporary Clinical Trials, 144, 107618.2024Protocol/FeasbilityANFBT, GSH, VirtualGSH-FBT vs. FBT-V
Nicula, M., & Couturier, J. (2024). Is an all‐age service the answer to poor transitions for adolescents with eating disorders?. European Eating Disorders Review, 32(3), 606-609.2024Commentary/ReviewUnclearOtherAll-age ED service vs. separate ED care for different age groups
Couturier, J. L., Kimber, M., Ford, C., Coelho, J. S., Dimitropoulos, G., Kurji, A., ... & Brouwers, M. (2024). A study protocol for implementing Canadian Practice Guidelines for Treating Children and Adolescents with Eating Disorders. Implementation Science Communications, 5(1), 5.2024Protocol/FeasbilityAN, BN, ARFID, OSFED, BED, EDNOSMisc psychopharm, Misc psychotherapy
Couturier, J., & Norris, M. (2023). The Shadow Pandemic: Eating Disorders, Youth, and COVID-19. The Journal of adolescent health : official publication of the Society for Adolescent Medicine, 72(3), 321–322. https://doi-org.libaccess.lib.mcmaster.ca/10.1016/j.jadohealth.2022.12.0082023Commentary/ReviewANN/A
Nicula, M., Grennan, L., Loewen, T., Crews, E., Giuliani, K., Webb, C., Gouveia, M. R., & Couturier, J. (2023). Virtual parent-led peer support groups for parents of children with eating disorders: A mixed methods feasibility study. The International journal of eating disorders, 56(11), 2107–2119. https://doi-org.libaccess.lib.mcmaster.ca/10.1002/eat.240422023Protocol/FeasbilityAN, BNVirtual, Peer SupportVirtual parent-led peer support groups
Couturier, J., Sami, S., Nicula, M., Pellegrini, D., Webb, C., Johnson, N., & Lock, J. (2023). Examining the feasibility of a parental self-help intervention for families awaiting pediatric eating disorder services. The International journal of eating disorders, 56(1), 276–281. https://doi-org.libaccess.lib.mcmaster.ca/10.1002/eat.238372023Protocol/FeasbilityOSFED, AN, BN, BED, ARFIDGSH, FBTParental self-help waitlist intervention (adapted from GSH-FBT model)
Couturier, J., Gayowsky, A., Findlay, S., Webb, C., Sami, S., Chan, A., Chanchlani, R., & Kurdyak, P. (2023). A diagnostic subgroup comparison of health care utilization patterns in individuals with eating disorders diagnosed in childhood and/or adolescence. The International journal of eating disorders, 56(10), 1919–1930. https://doi-org.libaccess.lib.mcmaster.ca/10.1002/eat.240242023Observational studyAN, BN, BED, ARFID, OSFEDN/AHealthcare utilization of individuals with different EDs
Catenacci, V., & Couturier, J. (2023). Experiences of a virtual day program for adolescents with eating disorders: a qualitative analysis of benefits and barriers. Journal of eating disorders, 11(1), 133. https://doi-org.libaccess.lib.mcmaster.ca/10.1186/s40337-023-00859-z2023Qualitative studyUnclearVirtual, Levels of careTransition from in-person to virtual day treatment programs
Couturier, J., Pellegrini, D., Grennan, L., Nicula, M., Miller, C., Agar, P., Webb, C., Anderson, K., Barwick, M., Dimitropoulos, G., Findlay, S., Kimber, M., McVey, G., & Lock, J. (2023). Multidisciplinary implementation of family-based treatment delivered by videoconferencing (FBT-V) for adolescent anorexia nervosa during the COVID-19 pandemic. Translational behavioral medicine, 13(2), 85–97. https://doi-org.libaccess.lib.mcmaster.ca/10.1093/tbm/ibac0862023Mixed-methodsANFBT, Virtual
Dimitropoulos, G., Singh, M., Mushquash, C., Kimber, M., Hutt-MacLeod, D., Moore, E. K., Perri, A., Webb, C., Norman, L., Sauerwein, J., Nicula, M., & Couturier, J. (2023). TransitionED: A protocol for Co-designing and implementing Canadian practice guidelines for transitions for youth with eating disorders. European eating disorders review. https://doi-org.libaccess.lib.mcmaster.ca/10.1002/erv.30262023Protocol/FeasbilityUnclearN/ADevelopment and implementation of CPGs for ED transition
Nicula, M., Kimber, M., Boylan, K., Grant, C., Laliberté, M., Miller, K., Dimitropoulos, G., Trollope, K., Webb, C., & Couturier, J. (2023). Assessing the feasibility of an intervention for adolescents and parents transitioning out of paediatric eating disorder services: A mixed methods study. European eating disorders review : the journal of the Eating Disorders Association, 10.1002/erv.3027. Advance online publication. https://doi-org.libaccess.lib.mcmaster.ca/10.1002/erv.30272023Mixed-methodsAN, BN, ARFIDOtherNew intervention to support ED transition from pediatric to adult care
Nicula, M., Pellegrini, D., Grennan, L., Bhatnagar, N., McVey, G., & Couturier, J. (2022). Help-seeking attitudes and behaviours among youth with eating disorders: a scoping review. Journal of eating disorders, 10(1), 21. https://doi-org.libaccess.lib.mcmaster.ca/10.1186/s40337-022-00543-82022Commentary/ReviewDisordered eating/body image dissatisfactionN/AHelp-seeking behaviour identification
Katzman, D. K., Guimond, T., Spettigue, W., Agostino, H., Couturier, J., & Norris, M. L. (2022). Classification of Children and Adolescents With Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder. Pediatrics, 150(3), e2022057494. https://doi-org.libaccess.lib.mcmaster.ca/10.1542/peds.2022-0574942022Observational studyARFIDN/AFrequency of different ARFID classes
Grennan, L., Nicula, M., Pellegrini, D., Giuliani, K., Crews, E., Webb, C., Gouveia, M. R., Loewen, T., & Couturier, J. (2022). "I'm not alone": a qualitative report of experiences among parents of children with eating disorders attending virtual parent-led peer support groups. Journal of eating disorders, 10(1), 195. https://doi-org.libaccess.lib.mcmaster.ca/10.1186/s40337-022-00719-22022Qualitative studyAN, UnclearVirtual, Peer SupportVirtual parent-led peer support groups
Couturier, J., Pellegrini, D., Grennan, L., Nicula, M., Miller, C., Agar, P., Webb, C., Anderson, K., Barwick, M., Dimitropoulos, G., Findlay, S., Kimber, M., McVey, G., Paularinne, R., Nelson, A., DeGagne, K., Bourret, K., Restall, S., Rosner, J., Hewitt-McVicker, K., … Lock, J. (2022). A qualitative evaluation of team and family perceptions of family-based treatment delivered by videoconferencing (FBT-V) for adolescent Anorexia Nervosa during the COVID-19 pandemic. Journal of eating disorders, 10(1), 111. https://doi-org.libaccess.lib.mcmaster.ca/10.1186/s40337-022-00631-92022Qualitative studyANFBT, Virtual
Pellegrini, D., Grennan, L., Bhatnagar, N., McVey, G., & Couturier, J. (2022). Virtual prevention of eating disorders in children, adolescents, and emerging adults: a scoping review. Journal of eating disorders, 10(1), 94. https://doi-org.libaccess.lib.mcmaster.ca/10.1186/s40337-022-00616-82022Scoping ReviewUnclearVirtualVirtually delivered ED prevention programs (including asynchronous, synchronous, mobile apps, internet-based programs, etc.)
Matheson, B. E., Datta, N., Welch, H., Citron, K., Couturier, J., & Lock, J. D. (2022). Parent and clinician perspectives on virtual guided self-help family-based treatment (GSH-FBT) for adolescents with anorexia nervosa. Eating and weight disorders : EWD, 27(7), 2583–2593. https://doi-org.libaccess.lib.mcmaster.ca/10.1007/s40519-022-01401-x2022Clinical TrialANGSH, FBT, VirtualGSH-FBT vs. FBT-V
Couturier, J., Webb, C., Carson, N., Doxtdator, K., Matheson, B., Datta, N., Sami, S., Citron, K., & Lock, J. (2022). Applying online parental guided self-help family-based treatment for adolescent anorexia nervosa: A comparison to family-based treatment delivered by videoconferencing. Clinical child psychology and psychiatry, 27(3), 538–548. https://doi-org.libaccess.lib.mcmaster.ca/10.1177/135910452210787092022Case Report/SeriesANFBT, GSHOnline GSH-FBT vs. FBT-V
Couturier, J., Gayowsky, A., Findlay, S., Webb, C., Sami, S., Chan, A. K. C., Chanchlani, R., & Kurdyak, P. (2022). A retrospective cohort study examining health care utilization patterns in individuals diagnosed with an eating disorder in childhood and/or adolescence. The International journal of eating disorders, 55(10), 1316–1330. https://doi-org.libaccess.lib.mcmaster.ca/10.1002/eat.237892022Observational studyAN, BN, ARFID, OSFED, EDNOSN/AHealthcare utilization of individuals with EDs
Katzman, D. K., Spettigue, W., Agostino, H., Couturier, J., Dominic, A., Findlay, S. M., Lam, P. Y., Lane, M., Maguire, B., Mawjee, K., Parikh, S., Steinegger, C., Vyver, E., & Norris, M. L. (2021). Incidence and Age- and Sex-Specific Differences in the Clinical Presentation of Children and Adolescents With Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder. JAMA pediatrics, 175(12), e213861. https://doi-org.libaccess.lib.mcmaster.ca/10.1001/jamapediatrics.2021.38612021Cross-sectional studyARFIDN/AIncidence of ED
Couturier, J., Pellegrini, D., Miller, C., Bhatnagar, N., Boachie, A., Bourret, K., Brouwers, M., Coelho, J. S., Dimitropoulos, G., Findlay, S., Ford, C., Geller, J., Grewal, S., Gusella, J., Isserlin, L., Jericho, M., Johnson, N., Katzman, D. K., Kimber, M., Lafrance, A., … Webb, C. (2021). The COVID-19 pandemic and eating disorders in children, adolescents, and emerging adults: virtual care recommendations from the Canadian consensus panel during COVID-19 and beyond. Journal of eating disorders, 9(1), 46. https://doi-org.libaccess.lib.mcmaster.ca/10.1186/s40337-021-00394-92021Scoping ReviewAN, BN, EDNOS, OSFED, BED, ARFIDVirtualVirtual care interventions, including self-help, telehealth/ telemedicine, etc.
Lock, J., Couturier, J., Matheson, B. E., Datta, N., Citron, K., Sami, S., Welch, H., Webb, C., Doxtdator, K., & John-Carson, N. (2021). Feasibility of conducting a randomized controlled trial comparing family-based treatment via videoconferencing and online guided self-help family-based treatment for adolescent anorexia nervosa. The International journal of eating disorders, 54(11), 1998–2008. https://doi.org/10.1002/eat.236112021Pilot StudyANFBT, GSH, VirtualGSH-FBT vs. FBT-V
Dolman, L., Thornley, S., Doxtdator, K., Leclerc, A., Findlay, S., Grant, C., Breakey, V. R., & Couturier, J. (2021). Multimodal therapy for rigid, persistent avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) since infancy: A case report. Clinical child psychology and psychiatry, 26(2), 451–463. https://doi-org.libaccess.lib.mcmaster.ca/10.1177/13591045209814012021Case Report/SeriesARFIDCBT, FBT, Antidepressants/SSRIs, AntipsychoticsMultimodal therapy (incorporating CBT, FBT, antidepressant, and atypical antipsychotic)
Nadarajah, A., Dimitropoulos, G., Grant, C., Webb, C., & Couturier, J. (2021). Impending Transition From Pediatric to Adult Health Services: A Qualitative Study of the Experiences of Adolescents With Eating Disorders and Their Caregivers. Frontiers in psychiatry, 12, 624942. https://doi-org.libaccess.lib.mcmaster.ca/10.3389/fpsyt.2021.6249422021Qualitative studyUnclearN/AIdentification of barriers, facilitators, and potential interventions to promote successful transition to adult care for adolescents with EDs
Couturier, J., Pellegrini, D., Miller, C., Agar, P., Webb, C., Anderson, K., Barwick, M., Dimitropoulos, G., Findlay, S., Kimber, M., McVey, G., & Lock, J. (2021). Adapting and adopting highly specialized pediatric eating disorder treatment to virtual care: a protocol for an implementation study in the COVID-19 context. Implementation science communications, 2(1), 38. https://doi-org.libaccess.lib.mcmaster.ca/10.1186/s43058-021-00143-82021Protocol/FeasbilityANFBT, Virtual
Couturier, J., Kimber, M., Barwick, M., Woodford, T., Mcvey, G., Findlay, S., Webb, C., Niccols, A., & Lock, J. (2021). Family-based treatment for children and adolescents with eating disorders: a mixed-methods evaluation of a blended evidence-based implementation approach. Translational behavioral medicine, 11(1), 64–73. https://doi-org.libaccess.lib.mcmaster.ca/10.1093/tbm/ibz1602021Implementation EvaluationUnclearFBT
Couturier, J., Kimber, M., Barwick, M., McVey, G., Findlay, S., Webb, C., Niccols, A., & Lock, J. (2021). Assessing fidelity to family-based treatment: an exploratory examination of expert, therapist, parent, and peer ratings. Journal of eating disorders, 9(1), 12. https://doi-org.libaccess.lib.mcmaster.ca/10.1186/s40337-020-00366-52021Observational studyUnclearFBTClinician fidelity
Couturier, J., Ma, Z., Rahman, L., Loewen, T., Kimber, M., Webb, C., & Nicula, M. (2021). A mixed methods exploratory evaluation of burnout in frontline staff implementing dialectical behavior therapy on a pediatric eating disorders unit. Journal of Eating Disorders, 9 (98). https://doi.org/10.1186/s40337-021-00453-12021Mixed-methodsUnclearDBT, Levels of careCombined inpatient/day hospital treatment
Norris, M. L., & Couturier, J. (2021). Making gains in eating disorders outcomes research. Pediatrics, 147(4), e2020043737. https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2020-0437372021Commentary/ReviewANLevels of careHigher-calorie refeeding vs. lower-calorie refeeding during inpatient treatment
Lock, J., Le Grange, D., Nicholls, D., & Couturier, J. (2021). Editorial: Innovations in Research and Practice of Family Based Treatment for Eating Disorders. Frontiers in psychiatry, 11, 638503. https://doi-org.libaccess.lib.mcmaster.ca/10.3389/fpsyt.2020.6385032021Commentary/ReviewAN, ARFIDFBT
Couturier, J., Isserlin, L., Norris, M., Spettigue, W., Brouwers, M., Kimber, M., & Findlay, S. (2020). Canadian practice guidelines for the treatment of children and adolescents with eating disorders. Journal of Eating Disorders, 8(4). https://doi.org/10.1186/s40337-020-0277-82020Systematic reviewAN, BN, EDNOS, OSFED, ARFID, BEDFBT, CBT, Levels of care, Misc psychopharm, Misc psychotherapy, Antidepressants/SSRIs, Antipsychotics
Isserlin, L., Spettigue, W., Norris, M., Couturier, J., & Coelho, J. S. (2020). Outcomes of inpatient psychological treatments for children and adolescents with eating disorders at time of discharge: A systematic review. Journal of Eating Disorders, 8(32). https://doi.org/10.1186/s40337-020-00307-22020Systematic reviewAN, BN, BED, OSFED, EDNOS, ARFIDLevels of care, Misc psychotherapyInpatient setting
Lenton-Brym, T., Rodrigues, A., Johnson, N., Couturier, J., & Toulany, A. (2020). A scoping review of the role of primary care providers and primary care-based interventions in the treatment of pediatric eating disorders. Eating disorders, 28(1), 47–66. https://doi-org.libaccess.lib.mcmaster.ca/10.1080/10640266.2018.15608532020Scoping ReviewAN, BN, BEDN/A
Couturier, J., Isserlin, L., Spettigue, W., & Norris, M. (2019). Psychotropic Medication for Children and Adolescents with Eating Disorders. Child and adolescent psychiatric clinics of North America, 28(4), 583–592. https://doi-org.libaccess.lib.mcmaster.ca/10.1016/j.chc.2019.05.0052019Commentary/ReviewAN, BN, OSFED, BED, ARFIDAntidepressants/SSRIs, Antipsychotics, Misc psychopharmPsychotropic medications
Chen, A., & Couturier, J. (2019). Triggers for Children and Adolescents with Anorexia Nervosa: A Retrospective Chart Review. Journal of the Canadian Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry = Journal de l'Academie canadienne de psychiatrie de l'enfant et de l'adolescent, 28(3), 134–140.2019Commentary/ReviewANN/AIdentification of various triggers
Pennell, A., Webb, C., Agar, P., Federici, A., & Couturier, J. (2019). Implementation of Dialectical Behavior Therapy in a Day Hospital Setting for Adolescents with Eating Disorders. Journal of the Canadian Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 28(1), 21–29.2019Commentary/ReviewUnclearDBT, Levels of careDay hospital setting
Kimber, M., McTavish, J. R., Couturier, J., Le Grange, D., Lock, J., & MacMillan, H. L. (2019). Identifying and responding to child maltreatment when delivering family-based treatment-A qualitative study. The International journal of eating disorders, 52(3), 292–298. https://doi-org.libaccess.lib.mcmaster.ca/10.1002/eat.230362019Qualitative studyUnclear, Other (not related to EDs)FBTIdentification of child emotional abuse and child exposure to intimate partner violence
Lock, J., Kraemer, H. C., Jo, B., & Couturier, J. (2019). When meta-analyses get it wrong: response to 'treatment outcomes for anorexia nervosa: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials'. Psychological medicine, 49(4), 697–698. https://doi-org.libaccess.lib.mcmaster.ca/10.1017/S003329171800329X2019Commentary/ReviewANMisc psychopharm, Misc psychotherapy
Kimber, M., McTavish, J. R., Luo, C., Couturier, J., Dimitropoulos, G., & MacMillan, H. (2019). Mandatory reporting of child maltreatment when delivering family-based treatment for eating disorders: A framework analysis of practitioner experiences. Child abuse & neglect, 88, 118–128. https://doi-org.libaccess.lib.mcmaster.ca/10.1016/j.chiabu.2018.11.0102019Qualitative studyUnclear, Other (not related to EDs)FBTReporting child emotional abuse and child exposure to intimate partner violence
Mayhew, A. J., Pigeyre, M., Couturier, J., & Meyre, D. (2018). An Evolutionary Genetic Perspective of Eating Disorders. Neuroendocrinology, 106(3), 292–306. https://doi-org.libaccess.lib.mcmaster.ca/10.1159/0004845252018Commentary/ReviewAN, BN, BEDN/AUnderlying genetic influence of AN, BN, and BED development
Couturier, J., Kimber, M., Barwick, M., Woodford, T., McVey, G., Findlay, S., Webb, C., Niccols, A., & Lock, J. (2018). Themes arising during implementation consultation with teams applying family-based treatment: a qualitative study. Journal of eating disorders, 6, 32. https://doi-org.libaccess.lib.mcmaster.ca/10.1186/s40337-018-0218-y2018Qualitative studyANFBT
Norris, M. L., & Couturier, J. (2018). Establishing benefit of emotion-focused, carer-based interventions for adolescents with anorexia nervosa. Evidence-based mental health, 21(1), e5. https://doi.org/10.1136/eb-2017-1026542018Commentary/ReviewANLevels of careCarer intervention for caregivers of adolescents receiving outpatient treatment
Graves, T. A., Tabri, N., Thompson-Brenner, H., Franko, D. L., Eddy, K. T., Bourion-Bedes, S., Brown, A., Constantino, M. J., Flückiger, C., Forsberg, S., Isserlin, L., Couturier, J., Paulson Karlsson, G., Mander, J., Teufel, M., Mitchell, J. E., Crosby, R. D., Prestano, C., Satir, D. A., Simpson, S., … Thomas, J. J. (2017). A meta-analysis of the relation between therapeutic alliance and treatment outcome in eating disorders. The International journal of eating disorders, 50(4), 323–340. https://doi-org.libaccess.lib.mcmaster.ca/10.1002/eat.226722017Meta-analysisAN, BN, BED, EDNOSOtherTherapeutic alliance and moderators
Kimber, M., McTavish, J. R., Couturier, J., Boven, A., Gill, S., Dimitropoulos, G., & MacMillan, H. L. (2017). Consequences of child emotional abuse, emotional neglect and exposure to intimate partner violence for eating disorders: a systematic critical review. BMC psychology, 5(1), 33. https://doi-org.libaccess.lib.mcmaster.ca/10.1186/s40359-017-0202-32017Systematic reviewAN, BN, EDNOS, BED, OSFEDN/AEmotional abuse, emotional neglect, intimate partner violence
Schermbrucker, J., Kimber, M., Johnson, N., Kearney, S., & Couturier, J. (2017). Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder in an 11-Year Old South American Boy: Medical and Cultural Challenges. Journal of the Canadian Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry = Journal de l'Academie canadienne de psychiatrie de l'enfant et de l'adolescent, 26(2), 110–113.2017Case Report/SeriesARFIDN/ARole of culture in ARFID diagnosis
Couturier, J., Lock, J., Kimber, M., McVey, G., Barwick, M., Niccols, A., Webb, C., Findlay, S., & Woodford, T. (2017). Themes arising in clinical consultation for therapists implementing family-based treatment for adolescents with anorexia nervosa: a qualitative study. Journal of eating disorders, 5, 28. https://doi-org.libaccess.lib.mcmaster.ca/10.1186/s40337-017-0161-32017Qualitative studyANFBT
Maertens, C., Couturier, J., Grant, C., & Johnson, N. (2017). Fear of Vomiting and Low Body Weight in Two Pediatric Patients: Diagnostic Challenges. Journal of the Canadian Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 26(1), 59–61.2017Case Report/SeriesARFIDN/AVomiting/ fear of vomiting
Woo, J., Couturier, J., Pindiprolu, B., Picard, L., Maertens, C., Leclerc, A., Findlay, S., Johnson, N., Grant, C., & Kimber, M. (2017). Acceptability and tolerability of omega-3 fatty acids as adjunctive treatment for children and adolescents with eating disorders. Eating disorders, 25(2), 114–121. https://doi-org.libaccess.lib.mcmaster.ca/10.1080/10640266.2016.12603792017Clinical TrialAN, BN, OSFEDOtherOmega-3 fatty acids as adjunctive treatment
Pennell, A., Couturier, J., Grant, C., & Johnson, N. (2016). Severe avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder and coexisting stimulant treated attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. The International journal of eating disorders, 49(11), 1036–1039. https://doi-org.libaccess.lib.mcmaster.ca/10.1002/eat.226022016Case Report/SeriesARFID, Other (not related to EDs)Misc psychopharmStimulants for ADHD
Couturier, J. L., & Kimber, M. S. (2015). Dissemination and Implementation of Manualized Family-Based Treatment: A Systematic Review. Eating disorders, 23(4), 281–290. https://doi-org.libaccess.lib.mcmaster.ca/10.1080/10640266.2015.10423122016Commentary/ReviewANFBT
Couturier, J. L., & Kimber, M. S. (2016). Dissemination and implementation of manualized family-based treatment. In Innovations in family therapy for eating disorders: Novel treatment developments, patient insights, and the role of carers (Chapter 7). Routledge.2016Systematic reviewANFBT
Mijovic, H., Grant, C., & Couturier, J. (2016). Severe Bradycardia Following Initiation of Low-Dose Olanzapine in A Patient with Anorexia Nervosa. Paediatrics & Child Health, 21(Suppl 5), e60. https://doi.org/10.1093/pch/21.supp5.e60.2016Commentary/ReviewANMisc psychopharmRelationship between severe bradycardia and olanzapine
Couturier, J., Pindiprolu, B., Findlay, S., & Johnson, N. (2015). Anorexia nervosa and gender dysphoria in two adolescents. The International journal of eating disorders, 48(1), 151–155. https://doi-org.libaccess.lib.mcmaster.ca/10.1002/eat.223682015Case Report/SeriesAN, Other (not related to EDs)N/A
Dimitropoulos, G., Freeman, V. E., Allemang, B., Couturier, J., McVey, G., Lock, J., & Le Grange, D. (2015). Family-based treatment with transition age youth with anorexia nervosa: a qualitative summary of application in clinical practice. Journal of eating disorders, 3(1), 1. https://doi-org.libaccess.lib.mcmaster.ca/10.1186/s40337-015-0037-32015Qualitative studyANFBT
Kimber, M., Couturier, J., Georgiades, K., Wahoush, O., & Jack, S. M. (2015). Ethnic Minority Status and Body Image Dissatisfaction: A Scoping Review of the Child and Adolescent Literature. Journal of immigrant and minority health, 17(5), 1567–1579. https://doi-org.libaccess.lib.mcmaster.ca/10.1007/s10903-014-0082-z2015Scoping ReviewDisordered eating/body image dissatisfactionN/ARelationship between ethnic minority status and body image dissatisfaction
Kimber, M., Georgiades, K., Couturier, J., Jack, S. M., & Wahoush, O. (2015). Adolescent Body Image Distortion: A Consideration of Immigrant Generational Status, Immigrant Concentration, Sex and Body Dissatisfaction. Journal of youth and adolescence, 44(11), 2154–2171. https://doi-org.libaccess.lib.mcmaster.ca/10.1007/s10964-015-0329-62015Observational studyDisordered eating/body image dissatisfactionN/ARelationship between immigrant generational status and related factors to body image dissatisfaction
Kimber, M., Georgiades, K., Jack, S. M., Couturier, J., & Wahoush, O. (2015). Body image and appearance perceptions from immigrant adolescents in Canada: An interpretive description. Body image, 15, 120–131. https://doi-org.libaccess.lib.mcmaster.ca/10.1016/j.bodyim.2015.08.0022015Qualitative studyDisordered eating/body image dissatisfactionN/ABody dissatisfaction amongst immigrant population
Couturier, J., Kimber, M., Lock, J., Barwick, M., McVey, G., Findlay, S., Webb, C., Boettcher, M., Niccols, A., & Woodford, T. (2015). Implementing highly specialized and evidence-based pediatric eating disorder treatment: protocol for a mixed methods evaluation. Implementation science : IS, 10, 40. https://doi-org.libaccess.lib.mcmaster.ca/10.1186/s13012-015-0231-32015Clinical TrialUnclearFBTImplementation
Kimber, M. S., & Couturier, J. L. (2015). Dissemination of family-based treatment: Where are we now and where do we go from here? In K. L. Loeb, D. Le Grange, & J. Lock (Eds.), Family therapy for adolescent eating and weight disorders: New applications (pp. 402–417). Routledge/Taylor & Francis Group.2015Commentary/ReviewANFBT
Couturier, J., Kimber, M., Jack, S., Niccols, A., Van Blyderveen, S., & McVey, G. (2014). Using a knowledge transfer framework to identify factors facilitating implementation of family-based treatment. The International journal of eating disorders, 47(4), 410–417. https://doi-org.libaccess.lib.mcmaster.ca/10.1002/eat.222252014Qualitative studyANFBT
Kimber, M., Couturier, J., Georgiades, K., Wahoush, O., & Jack, S. M. (2014). Body image dissatisfaction among immigrant children and adolescents in Canada and the United States: a scoping review. The International journal of eating disorders, 47(8), 892–897. https://doi-org.libaccess.lib.mcmaster.ca/10.1002/eat.222952014Scoping ReviewDisordered eating/body image dissatisfactionN/ABody image dissatisfaction amongst immigrant population
Kimber, M., Couturier, J., Jack, S., Niccols, A., Van Blyderveen, S., & McVey, G. (2014). Decision-making processes for the uptake and implementation of family-based therapy by eating disorder treatment teams: a qualitative study. The International journal of eating disorders, 47(1), 32–39. https://doi-org.libaccess.lib.mcmaster.ca/10.1002/eat.221852014Qualitative studyANFBTEvidence-based treatment (EBT), specifically FBT
Chesney, T., Matsos, L., Couturier, J., & Johnson, N. (2014). Cannabis withdrawal syndrome: An important diagnostic consideration in adolescents presenting with disordered eating. The International journal of eating disorders, 47(2), 219–223. https://doi-org.libaccess.lib.mcmaster.ca/10.1002/eat.222292014Case Report/SeriesARFIDN/AImpact of heavy cannabis use/ CWS on adolescents with disordered eating/ ED symptoms
Couturier, J., Kimber, M., & Szatmari, P. (2013). Efficacy of family-based treatment for adolescents with eating disorders: a systematic review and meta-analysis. The International journal of eating disorders, 46(1), 3–11. https://doi-org.libaccess.lib.mcmaster.ca/10.1002/eat.220422013Systematic reviewAN, BNFBT
Couturier, J., Kimber, M., Jack, S., Niccols, A., Van Blyderveen, S., & McVey, G. (2013). Understanding the uptake of family-based treatment for adolescents with anorexia nervosa: therapist perspectives. The International journal of eating disorders, 46(2), 177–188. https://doi-org.libaccess.lib.mcmaster.ca/10.1002/eat.220492013Qualitative studyANFBT
Lock, J., Agras, W. S., Le Grange, D., Couturier, J., Safer, D., & Bryson, S. W. (2013). Do end of treatment assessments predict outcome at follow-up in eating disorders?. The International journal of eating disorders, 46(8), 771–778. https://doi-org.libaccess.lib.mcmaster.ca/10.1002/eat.221752013Secondary AnalysisAN, BN, BEDOtherPredictors of long-term recovery status
Couturier, J., Sy, A., Johnson, N., & Findlay, S. (2013). Bone mineral density in adolescents with eating disorders exposed to selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors. Eating disorders, 21(3), 238–248. https://doi-org.libaccess.lib.mcmaster.ca/10.1080/10640266.2013.7791832013Commentary/ReviewAN, BN, EDNOSAntidepressants/SSRIsEffect of SSRIs on bone mineral density
Couturier, J., Kimber, M., & Szatmari, P. (2013). Research digest: eating disorders. Journal of Child Psychotherapy, 39(3), 361-366.2013Commentary/ReviewAN, BN, EDNOSFBT
Isserlin, L., & Couturier, J. (2012). Therapeutic alliance and family-based treatment for adolescents with anorexia nervosa. Psychotherapy (Chicago, Ill.), 49(1), 46–51. https://doi-org.libaccess.lib.mcmaster.ca/10.1037/a00239052012Pilot StudyANFBTTherapeutic alliance during FBT
Lock, J., & Couturier, J. (2012). Sexual development and the treatment of sexual disorders in children and adolescents. In W. M. Klykylo & J. Kay (Eds.), Clinical child psychiatry (3rd ed., pp. 325–342). Wiley Blackwell. https://doi.org/10.1002/9781119962229.ch192012Commentary/ReviewOther (not related to EDs)N/A
Couturier, J., & van Blyderveen, S. (2012). Challenges in the assessment and diagnosis of eating disorders in childhood and adolescence given current diagnostic and assessment instruments. The Oxford handbook of eating disorders. https://doi.org/10.1093/oxfordhb/9780199744459.013.00072011Commentary/ReviewAN, BN, EDNOSN/AED assessment and diagnosis
Couturier, J., & Spettigue, W. (2011). Diagnosis and assessment in children and adolescents. In D. Le Grange & J. Lock (Eds.), Eating disorders in children and adolescents: A clinical handbook (p. 402). Guilford Press.2011Commentary/ReviewAN, BN, BEDMisc psychopharm
Couturier, J., Isserlin, L., & Lock, J. (2010). Family-based treatment for adolescents with anorexia nervosa: a dissemination study. Eating disorders, 18(3), 199–209. https://doi-org.libaccess.lib.mcmaster.ca/10.1080/106402610037194432010Clinical TrialANFBT
Gabel, K., Couturier, J., Grant, C., & Johnson-Ramgeet, N. (2010). Delayed diagnosis of Crohn's disease in an adolescent: psychiatric implications. Journal of the Canadian Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 19(3), 209–211.2010Case Report/SeriesOther (not related to EDs)N/A
Couturier, J., & Mahmood, A. (2009). Meal support therapy reduces the use of nasogastric feeding for adolescents hospitalized with anorexia nervosa. Eating disorders, 17(4), 327–332. https://doi-org.libaccess.lib.mcmaster.ca/10.1080/106402609029912362009Observational studyANMisc psychotherapyMeal support therapy
Lock, J., Couturier, J., & Agras, W. S. (2008). Costs of remission and recovery using family therapy for adolescent anorexia nervosa: a descriptive report. Eating disorders, 16(4), 322–330. https://doi-org.libaccess.lib.mcmaster.ca/10.1080/106402608021159692008Cost-analysisANN/ACost evaluation
Safer, D. L., Couturier, J. L., & Lock, J. (2007). Dialectical behavior therapy modified for adolescent binge‑eating disorder: A case report. Cognitive and Behavioral Practice, 14(2), 157–167. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cbpra.2006.06.0012007Case Report/SeriesBEDDBT
Couturier, J., & Lock, J. (2007). A review of medication use for children and adolescents with eating disorders. Journal of the Canadian Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry = Journal de l'Academie canadienne de psychiatrie de l'enfant et de l'adolescent, 16(4), 173–176.2007Commentary/ReviewAN, BN, EDNOSAntidepressants/SSRIs, Antipsychotics, Misc psychopharm
Couturier, J., Lock, J., Forsberg, S., Vanderheyden, D., & Yen, H. L. (2007). The addition of a parent and clinician component to the eating disorder examination for children and adolescents. The International journal of eating disorders, 40(5), 472–475. https://doi-org.libaccess.lib.mcmaster.ca/10.1002/eat.203792007AN, BN, EDNOSN/AParent and clinician report addition to EDE
Rutherford, L., & Couturier, J. (2007). A review of psychotherapeutic interventions for children and adolescents with eating disorders. Journal of the Canadian Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry = Journal de l'Academie canadienne de psychiatrie de l'enfant et de l'adolescent, 16(4), 153–157.2007Commentary/ReviewAN, BN, BED, EDNOSFBT, CBT, Misc psychotherapyVarious psychotherapeutic interventions (family therapy, BFST, EOIT, FBT, CBT, SFT, SPT, etc.)
Couturier J. (2007). New developments in child and adolescent eating disorders. Journal of the Canadian Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 16(4), 151–152.2007Commentary/ReviewAN, BNMisc psychotherapy, Misc psychopharm
Couturier, J., & Lock, J. (2006). What is recovery in adolescent anorexia nervosa?. The International journal of eating disorders, 39(7), 550–555. https://doi-org.libaccess.lib.mcmaster.ca/10.1002/eat.203092006Commentary/ReviewANMisc psychotherapyFamily therapy (recovery)
Lock, J., Couturier, J., & Agras, W. S. (2006). Comparison of long-term outcomes in adolescents with anorexia nervosa treated with family therapy. Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 45(6), 666–672. https://doi-org.libaccess.lib.mcmaster.ca/10.1097/01.chi.0000215152.61400.ca2006Qualitative studyANFBT
Lock, J., Couturier, J., Bryson, S., & Agras, S. (2006). Predictors of dropout and remission in family therapy for adolescent anorexia nervosa in a randomized clinical trial. The International journal of eating disorders, 39(8), 639–647. https://doi-org.libaccess.lib.mcmaster.ca/10.1002/eat.203282006Secondary AnalysisANMisc psychotherapyPredictors of dropout and remission
Couturier, J., & Lock, J. (2006). What is remission in adolescent anorexia nervosa? A review of various conceptualizations and quantitative analysis. The International journal of eating disorders, 39(3), 175–183. https://doi-org.libaccess.lib.mcmaster.ca/10.1002/eat.202242006Commentary/ReviewANN/ARemission
Couturier, J. L., & Lock, J. (2006). Denial and minimization in adolescents with anorexia nervosa. The International journal of eating disorders, 39(3), 212–216. https://doi-org.libaccess.lib.mcmaster.ca/10.1002/eat.202412006Secondary AnalysisANMisc psychotherapyDenial and minimization of ED in family therapy
Schapman-Williams, A. M., Lock, J., & Couturier, J. (2006). Cognitive-behavioral therapy for adolescents with binge eating syndromes: a case series. The International journal of eating disorders, 39(3), 252–255. https://doi-org.libaccess.lib.mcmaster.ca/10.1002/eat.202532006Pilot StudyBNCBT
Couturier, J. L., & Lock, J. (2006). Do supplementary items on the eating disorder examination improve the assessment of adolescents with anorexia nervosa?. The International journal of eating disorders, 39(5), 426–433. https://doi-org.libaccess.lib.mcmaster.ca/10.1002/eat.202582006Observational studyANOtherInclusion of 8 supplementary items on EDE
Couturier, J., & Lock, J. (2006). Eating disorders: Anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorder. Mental disorders of the new millennium: Biology and function, 3, 135-156.2006Commentary/Review
Couturier, J. L., Speechley, K. N., Steele, M., Norman, R., Stringer, B., & Nicolson, R. (2005). Parental perception of sleep problems in children of normal intelligence with pervasive developmental disorders: prevalence, severity, and pattern. Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 44(8), 815–822. https://doi-org.libaccess.lib.mcmaster.ca/10.1097/01.chi.0000166377.22651.872005Observational studyPDDsN/A
Couturier J. L. (2005). Efficacy of rapid-rate repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation in the treatment of depression: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of psychiatry & neuroscience : JPN, 30(2), 83–90.2005Meta-analysisMDD/depressive episodesOtherRapid-rate repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS)
Couturier, J. (2005). Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation for the treatment of depression-Reply. JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRY & NEUROSCIENCE, 30(6), 434-435.2005Commentary/ReviewMDD/depressive episodesOtherRapid-rate repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS)
Couturier, J. (2004). Psychiatric comorbidity in eating disorders. The Canadian Journal of CME, 16, 81–84.2004Commentary/ReviewAN, BN, Other (not related to EDs)N/A
Couturier J. (2003). Essential Psychopharmacology of Depression and Bipolar Disorder. The Canadian child and adolescent psychiatry review, 12(1), 23–24.2003Commentary/ReviewOther (not related to EDs)Antidepressants/SSRIs, Misc psychopharm
Couturier, J. L., & Nicolson, R. (2002). A retrospective assessment of citalopram in children and adolescents with pervasive developmental disorders. Journal of child and adolescent psychopharmacology, 12(3), 243–248. https://doi-org.libaccess.lib.mcmaster.ca/10.1089/1044546027603869322002Case Report/SeriesPDDsAntidepressants/SSRIs
Couturier, J., Steele, M., Hussey, L., & Pawliuk, G. (2001). Steroid-induced mania in an adolescent: risk factors and management. The Canadian journal of clinical pharmacology = Journal canadien de pharmacologie clinique, 8(2), 109–112.2001Case Report/SeriesOther (not related to EDs)N/ARisk factors
Steele, M. M., & Couturier, J. (2001). Obsessive-compulsive disorder in children and adolescents: Assessment and treatment in primary care. Primary Psychiatry, 8(1), 61-66.2001Commentary/Review
Steele, M., & Couturier, J. (1999). A possible tetracycline-risperidone-sertraline interaction in an adolescent. The Canadian journal of clinical pharmacology = Journal canadien de pharmacologie clinique, 6(1), 15–17.1999Case Report/SeriesOther (not related to EDs)Misc psychopharmTetracycline-risperidone-sertraline treatment regimen
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Stancati A. Hamilton Health Sciences. 2022. “It’s no one’s fault”: Exploring the complexity of eating disorder diagnoses. Available from: https://www.hamiltonhealthsciences.ca/share/complexity-of-eating-disorder-diagnoses/2022News articleUnclearN/ADiscussion about rise of eating disorders during COVID-19 pandemic
Deleo L. McMaster University Faculty of Health Sciences. McMaster University; 2025. Here’s what you should know about binge eating disorder. Available from: https://healthsci.mcmaster.ca/heres-what-you-should-know-about-binge-eating-disorder/2025VideoBEDMisc psychotherapyDiscussion about BED and common treatment options
Ward A. Eating disorders: What this expert wants you to know [Internet]. 2025. Available from: https://offordcentre.com/eating-disorders-what-this-expert-wants-you-to-know/2025OtherAN, BN, BEDFBT, CBT, DBT, Levels of careGeneral overview of eating disorders
Government of Canada Canadian Institues of Health Research. Exploring the need for and implementation of virtual parent-led peer support groups for parents of youth with eating disorders - cihr [Internet]. 2024. Available from: https://www.cihr.ca/e/53943.html2024OtherUnclearVirtual, Peer SupportImplementation of virtual parent-led peer support groups
Chandler F. Halifax to take part in project studying spike in pandemic-related eating disorders among youth. CBC News [Internet]. 2022 Jan 15 [cited 2025 Jul 17]; Available from: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/new-eating-disorders-peer-support-program-1.63137342022News articleAN, ARFIDVirtual, Peer SupportImplementation of virtual parent-led peer support groups
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