Program-Led and Focused Psychological Interventions

The use of program-led and focused psychological interventions in eating disorders, along the spectrum of prevention through to treatment, is growing. Much, however, remains to be understood about how to optimize these interventions and in what contexts and with which populations they are best used. This editorial defines program-led and focused psychological interventions, gives some examples of these interventions, examines the rationale for these interventions in eating disorders, and identifies fruitful areas of future research. To assist in facilitating further research, the International Journal of Eating Disorders will devote a special issue on this topic.