Digital Therapies

Digitally delivered guided self-help programs for eating disorders can reduce treatment barriers like cost, shame, geography, and availability of clinicians (Traviss‐Turner, West and Hill, 2017). Research indicates that digital self-help interventions are effective in reducing symptoms of an eating disorder (Aardoom et al., 2013; Anastasiadou, Folkvord and Lupiañez-Villanueva, 2018, Barakat et al., 2019; Rom et al., 2023).

Online therapies can be used at home, as a treatment option for those with emerging, mild and moderate disordered eating behaviours. They can also be helpful as interim support while on a waitlist, as a relapse/deterioration prevention strategy, step-down or discharge support, during holiday periods or staff absences, for Carer Support, or as a supplement to community-based treatment providing evidence-based treatment to clients with comorbid eating disorder symptoms.

InsideOut eClinic

Free, self-guided, evidence-based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), to help individuals better understand and manage eating disorder symptoms.

Current eTherapies available include: a (4 or 10 session) e-Therapy program for those 16yr and over experiencing emerging, subclinical as well as clinical presentations of Binge Eating Disorder and Bulimia Nervosa.

Clinical trials have shown that IOI’s eTherapy for binge eating disorders – Binge Eating eTherapy (BEeT), significantly reduce symptoms (Barakat et al., 2019; Rom et al., 2023), the trials showed a very high retention rate of approx. 80% completion.

Visit the InsideOut eClinic for access to clinical trials on new trans diagnostic eTherapy options.

Individuals can self-refer to the eTherapies by visiting the InsideOut eClinic.

Health professionals can recommend an eTherapy by completing a short e-form, once submitted, the client will automatically receive a registration link in their inbox. Or create a health professionals dashboard and monitor or guide your patients progress through the eTherapy.

Clinical e-therapies can be a valuable adjunct to clinical practice but should not replace clinical diagnosis, in-person intervention, or GP-led care. The InsideOut Digital Therapy is also not suitable for everyone, particularly individuals with serious medical or psychological symptoms, including:

• Those who are medically unstable, have experienced rapid weight changes (gain or loss), or are severely underweight (BMI < 18.5).
• Those who are currently suicidal or at risk of harming themselves or others.

Additionally, the current Digital Therapies have not been tested for and are not recommended for individuals:

• With a diagnosis of Anorexia Nervosa, Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder, Pica, Rumination Disorder, or Body Dysmorphia.