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Digital Therapies

The InsideOut eClinic offers flexible, 24/7 access to programs and tools for people experiencing eating difficulties, shape, weight, or body image concerns, or those who have been diagnosed with symptoms of eating disorders and disordered eating, from the comfort of home – no referral is necessaryGP
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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). 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.

Online therapies provide a way to overcome barriers to healthcare, such as geographical constraints, financial challenges, stigma, and limited access to specialised treatment. They can be used at home, as interim support while on a waitlist, or as a supplement to community-based treatment.

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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 session) 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. They may be used as self-guided treatment from home, as interim support while on a waitlist or as a supplement to community-based treatment. These programs however should not replace clinical diagnosis, in-person intervention, or GP-led care.

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.