FREED from ED

FREED is the first ever #earlyintervention service for #emergingadults with #eatingdisorders, and evidence suggests that the FREED approach works! So, with FREED as a solution to the wait time crisis #WhyWait? We must reduce the duration of untreated ED Now! #EDAW18

Eating disorders occur across the weight spectrum, yet people in larger bodies often face extra barriers when trying to get their eating disorder recognised and treated. youtu.be/zadJqBBfx-s #eatingdisordersawarenessweek #EDAW @KingsIoPPN @FREEDfromED @ConsiderMaleEDs

Join us to find out more about the @edifyresearch Artists in Residence through this film screening on Thursday 26 February. 🔗 Register here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/communicatin…

Exciting new publication from FREED in Canada! 📖 Read the paper here: doi.org/10.1093/tbm/ib… #EarlyIntervention #EatingDisorders #MentalHealthResearch #FREEDcan #FREED

New Research Paper! 🚨 We designed a tool to see how FREED is delivered in the real world. Read about it here: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41558847/ #eatingdisorders #earlyintervention

Check out these 'Reconnection Charms’ made by @SianFan, a resident artist with the @edifyresearch programme! You can hear Sian talk about her work at the EDIFY conference on 21st Jan: kcl.ac.uk/events/shaping…

The festive season can be tough when you’re managing an eating disorder. This guide includes some advice for those with eating disorders and for those who walk alongside them. freedfromed.co.uk/guides/27/free…

We're developing guidance on adapting eating disorder treatment for people living in food insecurity - and we’re inviting ED staff to join an online consultation in 2026. Interested? Get in touch: EDIFYresearch@kcl.ac.uk youtu.be/lMhUHh4XpX8?si…

FREED in 2025: new chapters, new tools, new research and 1,200+ young people referred 🌱 #earlyintervention #eatingdisordersrecovery #freed

Thrilled our FREED fidelity study is featured on the journal cover, alongside beautiful artwork by Dr. Mariana Lopes. The study shows real progress and areas where we can improve access so young people get support when they need it. Read the paper here: mdpi.com/2076-328X/15/1…

Check out this new podcast episode featuring our very own Dr Giulia Di Clemente, discussing early intervention for eating disorders and the FREED pathway. You can watch it here: youtu.be/JNabq3XvXDw?si…

Read the paper here 👉 kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/en/publ…

🚨 Exciting news 🚨 Our paper on the development of the EDCRN dataset, created through consensus-building workshops, has now been published! 🎉The team held two workshops to agree on the information that should be collected in the dataset. Read more below!👇

🔔 Last chance! Our survey on what really matters in eating disorders early intervention closes this Friday 4th July. 🧠 Add your voice: qualtrics.kcl.ac.uk/jfe/form/SV_dc…

Read our new Matters Arising paper! We discuss protecting the core purpose of early intervention in eating disorders while keeping the conversation open on improving care for everyone. jeatdisord.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.11…

📊 New Research! Our latest study investigates the long-term impact of COVID-19 on FREED services across England. Watch our video to see some key findings and what this means for early intervention in eating disorders. cambridge.org/core/journals/… #EatingDisorders #EarlyIntervention

Our survey is still open! We especially want to hear from underrepresented groups. Take our short survey here: qualtrics.kcl.ac.uk/jfe/form/SV_dc… #EatingDisorders #EarlyIntervention #FREED

➡️Please consider taking part in our survey! 📊We aim to include as diverse a range of views as possible. Your answers will inform an early intervention action plan shared with policy makers and practitioners! qualtrics.kcl.ac.uk/jfe/form/SV_dc… ⬅️

🧠Autistic people with EDs face unique barriers to care. This paper explores how the #PEACEPathway—a tailored, autism-informed ED approach—improves engagement. 8 key domains emerged, leading to a practical self-assessment checklist for services. mdpi.com/2072-6643/17/9…

What really matters in early intervention for eating disorders? We want to hear from you – those with lived experience, families, clinicians, researchers, anyone involved. Take our short survey here: qualtrics.kcl.ac.uk/jfe/form/SV_dc… #EatingDisorders #EarlyIntervention #FREED

April's research opportunities 🚨 Find out more below: Leading study 👉 bit.ly/43BXS99 Hands up 👉 bit.ly/4iqCLKW Hands up - close others' perspective 👉 bit.ly/3RtKUmq VR café intervention 👉 bit.ly/4eiy4jW