Does the Maudsley method work?

Though the studies are small, they indicate that early treatment with Maudsley boosts a child’s chance of getting a handle on the illness. Maudsley has also been found to be effective for those who don’t yet have full-blown anorexia but are teetering on the edge.

How long does the Maudsley method take?

Maudsley FBT is a highly structured treatment that typically involves the family working together for approximately 1 year to help their child recover from this life threatening illness.

What do you need to know about the Maudsley method?

What is the Maudsley Method? The Maudsley Method, also known as Family-Based Treatment, can be characterized by an intensive outpatient treatment where parents are integrated as an active and positive role. The primary purposes of including parents in this approach are to incorporate and encourage participation in their child’s recovery journey.

How does the Maudsley Approach help with eating disorders?

Welcome to Maudsley Parents! We are a volunteer organization of parents who have helped our children recover from anorexia and bulimia through the use of Family-Based Treatment, also known as the Maudsley approach, an evidence-based therapy for eating disorders.

Who are the authors of the new Maudsley Approach?

Professor Janet Treasure, one of the authors of the New Maudsley Approach, has been working at the Maudsley Hospital in eating disorders since 1981 and was involved when the first trial of FBT was in progress. Thus, the New Maudsley Method has evolved in order to adapt to the needs of adult patients as well.

Is the new Maudsley approach the same as FBT?

The New Maudsley Method should not be directly compared with the Maudsley Family Therapy programme, also known as Family-Based Treatment (FBT) or the Maudsley Approach.