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Disorders of Eating and Body Image (DEBI) Research Group

We research eating disorders, disordered eating, and body image, with a focus on effective prevention, early intervention, and suitable treatment.

About our group

Our multidisciplinary team is committed to advancing research on eating disorders, disordered eating, and body image.

We conduct applied, clinically relevant research to understand risk and protective factors, and improve prevention and treatment. This is vital amid rising numbers of young people facing challenges with eating and body image, as well as high rates of treatment dropout and relapse.

Our members have expertise in psychology and health research, and clinical practice experience.

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Our aims

As a group, we want to:

  • engage with people with lived experience of eating disorders, disordered eating and body image difficulties to deliver impactful research that tackles root causes
  • provide impactful prevention and treatment interventions that enhance and inform the training and practice of clinicians, educators and services
  • make the University of Bath a leader in scientific research in these areas, and build collaborative networks that span academia, clinical practice, and industry
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Our network

We collaborate with researchers and practitioners in the UK and internationally to facilitate strategic progress. We also work with the following Bath groups:

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Our people and research

Find out more about our members and the work they do.

Our impact

Read about how we are making an impact.

Take part in our research

We need volunteers to take part in our research.

About us

We are part of the Department of Psychology at the University of Bath.

Contact us

If you have any questions about our group or research, please contact us.