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April 23, 2026Journal of Eating DisordersOpen Access

“Name it to tame it”: piloting a narrative medicine clinical intervention for adolescents and young adults with anorexia nervosa

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ASAnoushka SinhaRTRebecca K. TsevatMLMay Lin

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Overview

Clinical intervention improves mental health in adolescents and young adults with anorexia nervosa, indicating potential benefits.

Key Points

  • The aim is to evaluate a narrative medicine intervention for adolescents and young adults with anorexia nervosa.
  • Piloted a six-week narrative medicine workshop series focusing on identity, embodiment, and resilience.
  • Participants aged 16-25 were recruited from eating disorder clinics and community referrals.
  • Used surveys for acceptability, clinical instruments for symptom assessment, and thematic analysis from interviews.
  • Seven out of eight participants completed the intervention.
  • Mean PHQ-9 scores showed improvement from 13 to 10 (p = 0.046).
  • Identified four themes: insight into condition, shared experiences, recognition of progress, and viewing workshops as a unique treatment.

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Sinha et al. (2026) studied this question.

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