| Citation | Year | Type | ED | Intervention Filters | Additional Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. | 2025 | Commentary/Review | Unclear | N/A | Recommendations 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-y | 2024 | Qualitative study | Unclear | Peer 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-y | 2024 | Observational study | AN, BN, OSFED | N/A | Assessment 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-2024-0088 | 2024 | Observational study | AN, BN, ARFID, OSFED, BED, Disordered eating/body image dissatisfaction | N/A | Assessment 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.20230043 | 2024 | Commentary/Review | AN, BN, ARFID, BED | Misc 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. | 2024 | Qualitative study | Unclear | Peer 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. | 2024 | Protocol/Feasbility | AN | FBT, GSH, Virtual | GSH-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. | 2024 | Commentary/Review | Unclear | Other | All-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. | 2024 | Protocol/Feasbility | AN, BN, ARFID, OSFED, BED, EDNOS | Misc 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.2022.12.008 | 2023 | Commentary/Review | AN | N/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.24042 | 2023 | Protocol/Feasbility | AN, BN | Virtual, Peer Support | Virtual 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.23837 | 2023 | Protocol/Feasbility | OSFED, AN, BN, BED, ARFID | GSH, FBT | Parental 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.24024 | 2023 | Observational study | AN, BN, BED, ARFID, OSFED | N/A | Healthcare 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-z | 2023 | Qualitative study | Unclear | Virtual, Levels of care | Transition 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/ibac086 | 2023 | Mixed-methods | AN | FBT, 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.3026 | 2023 | Protocol/Feasbility | Unclear | N/A | Development 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.3027 | 2023 | Mixed-methods | AN, BN, ARFID | Other | New 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/s40337-022-00543-8 | 2022 | Commentary/Review | Disordered eating/body image dissatisfaction | N/A | Help-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.2022-057494 | 2022 | Observational study | ARFID | N/A | Frequency 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/s40337-022-00719-2 | 2022 | Qualitative study | AN, Unclear | Virtual, Peer Support | Virtual 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/s40337-022-00631-9 | 2022 | Qualitative study | AN | FBT, 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/s40337-022-00616-8 | 2022 | Scoping Review | Unclear | Virtual | Virtually 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-x | 2022 | Clinical Trial | AN | GSH, FBT, Virtual | GSH-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/10.1177/13591045221078709 | 2022 | Case Report/Series | AN | FBT, GSH | Online 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.23789 | 2022 | Observational study | AN, BN, ARFID, OSFED, EDNOS | N/A | Healthcare 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.2021.3861 | 2021 | Cross-sectional study | ARFID | N/A | Incidence 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/s40337-021-00394-9 | 2021 | Scoping Review | AN, BN, EDNOS, OSFED, BED, ARFID | Virtual | Virtual 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.23611 | 2021 | Pilot Study | AN | FBT, GSH, Virtual | GSH-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/10.1177/1359104520981401 | 2021 | Case Report/Series | ARFID | CBT, FBT, Antidepressants/SSRIs, Antipsychotics | Multimodal 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.2021.624942 | 2021 | Qualitative study | Unclear | N/A | Identification 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/s43058-021-00143-8 | 2021 | Protocol/Feasbility | AN | FBT, 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/ibz160 | 2021 | Implementation Evaluation | Unclear | FBT | |
| 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/s40337-020-00366-5 | 2021 | Observational study | Unclear | FBT | Clinician 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/s40337-021-00453-1 | 2021 | Mixed-methods | Unclear | DBT, Levels of care | Combined 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.2020-043737 | 2021 | Commentary/Review | AN | Levels of care | Higher-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.2020.638503 | 2021 | Commentary/Review | AN, ARFID | FBT | |
| 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/s40337-020-0277-8 | 2020 | Systematic review | AN, BN, EDNOS, OSFED, ARFID, BED | FBT, 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/s40337-020-00307-2 | 2020 | Systematic review | AN, BN, BED, OSFED, EDNOS, ARFID | Levels of care, Misc psychotherapy | Inpatient 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/10.1080/10640266.2018.1560853 | 2020 | Scoping Review | AN, BN, BED | N/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.2019.05.005 | 2019 | Commentary/Review | AN, BN, OSFED, BED, ARFID | Antidepressants/SSRIs, Antipsychotics, Misc psychopharm | Psychotropic 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. | 2019 | Commentary/Review | AN | N/A | Identification 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. | 2019 | Commentary/Review | Unclear | DBT, Levels of care | Day 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.23036 | 2019 | Qualitative study | Unclear, Other (not related to EDs) | FBT | Identification 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/S003329171800329X | 2019 | Commentary/Review | AN | Misc 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.2018.11.010 | 2019 | Qualitative study | Unclear, Other (not related to EDs) | FBT | Reporting 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/10.1159/000484525 | 2018 | Commentary/Review | AN, BN, BED | N/A | Underlying 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-y | 2018 | Qualitative study | AN | FBT | |
| 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-2017-102654 | 2018 | Commentary/Review | AN | Levels of care | Carer 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.22672 | 2017 | Meta-analysis | AN, BN, BED, EDNOS | Other | Therapeutic 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/s40359-017-0202-3 | 2017 | Systematic review | AN, BN, EDNOS, BED, OSFED | N/A | Emotional 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. | 2017 | Case Report/Series | ARFID | N/A | Role 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/s40337-017-0161-3 | 2017 | Qualitative study | AN | FBT | |
| 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. | 2017 | Case Report/Series | ARFID | N/A | Vomiting/ 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/10.1080/10640266.2016.1260379 | 2017 | Clinical Trial | AN, BN, OSFED | Other | Omega-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.22602 | 2016 | Case Report/Series | ARFID, Other (not related to EDs) | Misc psychopharm | Stimulants 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/10.1080/10640266.2015.1042312 | 2016 | Commentary/Review | AN | FBT | |
| 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. | 2016 | Systematic review | AN | FBT | |
| 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. | 2016 | Commentary/Review | AN | Misc psychopharm | Relationship 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.22368 | 2015 | Case Report/Series | AN, 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/s40337-015-0037-3 | 2015 | Qualitative study | AN | FBT | |
| 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-z | 2015 | Scoping Review | Disordered eating/body image dissatisfaction | N/A | Relationship 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/s10964-015-0329-6 | 2015 | Observational study | Disordered eating/body image dissatisfaction | N/A | Relationship 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.2015.08.002 | 2015 | Qualitative study | Disordered eating/body image dissatisfaction | N/A | Body 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/s13012-015-0231-3 | 2015 | Clinical Trial | Unclear | FBT | Implementation |
| 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. | 2015 | Commentary/Review | AN | FBT | |
| 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.22225 | 2014 | Qualitative study | AN | FBT | |
| 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.22295 | 2014 | Scoping Review | Disordered eating/body image dissatisfaction | N/A | Body 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.22185 | 2014 | Qualitative study | AN | FBT | Evidence-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.22229 | 2014 | Case Report/Series | ARFID | N/A | Impact 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.22042 | 2013 | Systematic review | AN, BN | FBT | |
| 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.22049 | 2013 | Qualitative study | AN | FBT | |
| 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.22175 | 2013 | Secondary Analysis | AN, BN, BED | Other | Predictors 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/10.1080/10640266.2013.779183 | 2013 | Commentary/Review | AN, BN, EDNOS | Antidepressants/SSRIs | Effect 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. | 2013 | Commentary/Review | AN, BN, EDNOS | FBT | |
| 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/a0023905 | 2012 | Pilot Study | AN | FBT | Therapeutic 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.ch19 | 2012 | Commentary/Review | Other (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/9780199744459.013.0007 | 2011 | Commentary/Review | AN, BN, EDNOS | N/A | ED 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. | 2011 | Commentary/Review | AN, BN, BED | Misc 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/10.1080/10640261003719443 | 2010 | Clinical Trial | AN | FBT | |
| 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. | 2010 | Case Report/Series | Other (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/10.1080/10640260902991236 | 2009 | Observational study | AN | Misc psychotherapy | Meal 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/10.1080/10640260802115969 | 2008 | Cost-analysis | AN | N/A | Cost 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.2006.06.001 | 2007 | Case Report/Series | BED | DBT | |
| 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. | 2007 | Commentary/Review | AN, BN, EDNOS | Antidepressants/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.20379 | 2007 | | AN, BN, EDNOS | N/A | Parent 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. | 2007 | Commentary/Review | AN, BN, BED, EDNOS | FBT, CBT, Misc psychotherapy | Various 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. | 2007 | Commentary/Review | AN, BN | Misc 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.20309 | 2006 | Commentary/Review | AN | Misc psychotherapy | Family 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.ca | 2006 | Qualitative study | AN | FBT | |
| 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.20328 | 2006 | Secondary Analysis | AN | Misc psychotherapy | Predictors 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.20224 | 2006 | Commentary/Review | AN | N/A | Remission |
| 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.20241 | 2006 | Secondary Analysis | AN | Misc psychotherapy | Denial 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.20253 | 2006 | Pilot Study | BN | CBT | |
| 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.20258 | 2006 | Observational study | AN | Other | Inclusion 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. | 2006 | Commentary/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.0000166377.22651.87 | 2005 | Observational study | PDDs | N/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. | 2005 | Meta-analysis | MDD/depressive episodes | Other | Rapid-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. | 2005 | Commentary/Review | MDD/depressive episodes | Other | Rapid-rate repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) |
| Couturier, J. (2004). Psychiatric comorbidity in eating disorders. The Canadian Journal of CME, 16, 81–84. | 2004 | Commentary/Review | AN, 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. | 2003 | Commentary/Review | Other (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/10.1089/104454602760386932 | 2002 | Case Report/Series | PDDs | Antidepressants/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. | 2001 | Case Report/Series | Other (not related to EDs) | N/A | Risk 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. | 2001 | Commentary/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. | 1999 | Case Report/Series | Other (not related to EDs) | Misc psychopharm | Tetracycline-risperidone-sertraline treatment regimen |
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| Zafar A. Anorexia is normally treated with therapy. Now a Canadian team is trying the gut. CBC News [Internet]. 2025 Jun 21; Available from: https://www.cbc.ca/news/health/anorexia-second-opinion-1.7566679 | 2025 | News article | AN | Misc psychopharm, FBT | Fecal microbial transplant |
| 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/ | 2022 | News article | Unclear | N/A | Discussion 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/ | 2025 | Video | BED | Misc psychotherapy | Discussion 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/ | 2025 | Other | AN, BN, BED | FBT, CBT, DBT, Levels of care | General 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.html | 2024 | Other | Unclear | Virtual, Peer Support | Implementation 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-1.6313734 | 2022 | News article | AN, ARFID | Virtual, Peer Support | Implementation of virtual parent-led peer support groups |