Research on Eating Disorders & Suicidality Lab
@redslabauburn.bsky.social
The REDS Lab at Auburn University examines disordered eating and suicidal behaviors. Fans of Red Pandas. Account run by Dr. April Smith and her graduate students.
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Wow. No evidence of improved outcomes for the treatment of bulimia or binge eating disorder over the past FOUR decades. We must do better. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
Four Decades of Psychological Treatment for Bulimia Nervosa and Binge‐Eating Disorder: A Meta‐Regression of Changes in Abstinence Rates Over Time
Objective Earlier meta-analyses showing low rates of abstinence in treatments for bulimia nervosa (BN) and binge-eating disorder (BED) have spurred growing efforts to improve outcomes. In response, ...
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January 29, 2026 at 3:28 PM
Wow. No evidence of improved outcomes for the treatment of bulimia or binge eating disorder over the past FOUR decades. We must do better. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
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In better news: www.nytimes.com/2026/01/20/u...
Although I wish this had happened sooner, I'm beyond grateful the protection is finally there.
Although I wish this had happened sooner, I'm beyond grateful the protection is finally there.
Suicides Were Frequent at the Golden Gate Bridge. Not Anymore.
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January 29, 2026 at 3:30 PM
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Although I wish this had happened sooner, I'm beyond grateful the protection is finally there.
Although I wish this had happened sooner, I'm beyond grateful the protection is finally there.
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If risk is similar across ‘typical’ and ‘atypical’ anorexia, then language matters. Time to shift away from labels that imply lesser severity. Congrats @laurenharris.bsky.social on this impactful paper! www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
January 7, 2026 at 6:51 PM
If risk is similar across ‘typical’ and ‘atypical’ anorexia, then language matters. Time to shift away from labels that imply lesser severity. Congrats @laurenharris.bsky.social on this impactful paper! www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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Excited to have the military adaptation of our interoception intervention featured in the latest APA Monitor. Check it out here (scroll to the bottom :): www.apa.org/monitor/2025...
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January 6, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Excited to have the military adaptation of our interoception intervention featured in the latest APA Monitor. Check it out here (scroll to the bottom :): www.apa.org/monitor/2025...
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Looks like we're going to The Hague! Congrats to REDS Labers on their acceptances for #ICED2026! @laurenharris.bsky.social @laurenpictor.bsky.social @carterjillian.bsky.social @oclancy.bsky.social
December 19, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Looks like we're going to The Hague! Congrats to REDS Labers on their acceptances for #ICED2026! @laurenharris.bsky.social @laurenpictor.bsky.social @carterjillian.bsky.social @oclancy.bsky.social
PTSD disproportionately affects service members. In an RCT, RISE—an interoception-based training—reduced PTSD symptoms indirectly by increasing acceptance of uncomfortable internal sensations.
In an RCT of active-duty SMs and veterans, RISE (our interoception intervention) improved acceptance of internal sensations, which mediated reductions in PTSD severity at follow-up. Findings highlight interoceptive acceptance as a transdiagnostic mechanism. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
Impact of an interoception intervention on posttraumatic stress disorder in military service members: The role of the acceptance of internal sensations
Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a debilitating condition that disproportionately impacts service members (SMs). Interoception interventions that target malleable, transdiagnostic risk factors...
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December 18, 2025 at 2:04 PM
PTSD disproportionately affects service members. In an RCT, RISE—an interoception-based training—reduced PTSD symptoms indirectly by increasing acceptance of uncomfortable internal sensations.
Way to go, all!
Congratulations to @cmcurran410.bsky.social , @carterjillian.bsky.social , and @kefancathywu.bsky.social, who all had data blitz talks accepted at #SRS2026! Can't wait to see them present on these cool projects!
December 16, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Way to go, all!
Way to go @laurenpictor.bsky.social !
Congratulations Master @laurenpictor.bsky.social ! You totally rocked out your thesis defense!
December 9, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Way to go @laurenpictor.bsky.social !
Yay for open science! Check out our recently published protocol paper for REDS Lab and @uofleatlab.bsky.social's R01, which is investigating predictors of self-injurious thoughts and behaviors in anorexia spectrum disorders.
December 1, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Yay for open science! Check out our recently published protocol paper for REDS Lab and @uofleatlab.bsky.social's R01, which is investigating predictors of self-injurious thoughts and behaviors in anorexia spectrum disorders.
Check out our new article on ARFID that was specifically written for kids!
We had so much fun writing this article on ARFID for kids! kids.frontiersin.org/articles/10....
More than Picky Eaters: What is Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder?
Eating a variety of foods is important to keep our bodies properly nourished and allow us to grow. If a person does not eat enough variety or enough food to fuel their body’s needs, they may develop s...
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November 30, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Check out our new article on ARFID that was specifically written for kids!
Congratulations to @taylorbstanley.bsky.social on publishing her dissertation! This study identified four distinct user profiles based on use patterns and how cannabis affects appetite/food reward.
November 25, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Congratulations to @taylorbstanley.bsky.social on publishing her dissertation! This study identified four distinct user profiles based on use patterns and how cannabis affects appetite/food reward.
So great to have these awesome virtual visitors from @uofleatlab.bsky.social, Dr. Rachel Torres and @kefancathywu.bsky.social, and hear awesome #abct2025 practice talks from @cmcurran410.bsky.social and @rachelfrietchen.bsky.social
We loved having @kefancathywu.bsky.social and Rachel Torres from the @uofleatlab.bsky.social lab visit us virtually! And so great to see practice #abct2025 talks from @rachelfrietchen.bsky.social and @cmcurran410.bsky.social!
November 18, 2025 at 7:56 PM
So great to have these awesome virtual visitors from @uofleatlab.bsky.social, Dr. Rachel Torres and @kefancathywu.bsky.social, and hear awesome #abct2025 practice talks from @cmcurran410.bsky.social and @rachelfrietchen.bsky.social
What's the secret to success in academia? 10% good ideas + 90% perseverance through all the rejections!
Loved getting to give this talk on dealing with rejections...turns out talking about getting rejected is very cathartic. And hopefully helps normalize the process. Because trust me, I get rejected ALL. THE. TIME.
November 18, 2025 at 7:54 PM
What's the secret to success in academia? 10% good ideas + 90% perseverance through all the rejections!
Congratulations to @oclancy.bsky.social for successfully proposing her dissertation! We can't wait to see the results!
November 13, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Congratulations to @oclancy.bsky.social for successfully proposing her dissertation! We can't wait to see the results!
We are so grateful to our participants for helping us with this important work!
November 7, 2025 at 7:40 PM
We are so grateful to our participants for helping us with this important work!
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AU's Clinical PhD application deadline is approaching (12/1/25)! 🦊 REDS lab plans to accept a grad student for Fall 2026. Folks interested in eating disorders and/or suicide are encouraged to apply! See here for more details: www.redslab.org/join-the-lab
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November 5, 2025 at 9:51 PM
AU's Clinical PhD application deadline is approaching (12/1/25)! 🦊 REDS lab plans to accept a grad student for Fall 2026. Folks interested in eating disorders and/or suicide are encouraged to apply! See here for more details: www.redslab.org/join-the-lab
Hot off the presses! www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
The relationship between emotion regulation difficulties and eating disorder outcomes: a longitudinal examination in a residential eating disorder treatment facility
Eating disorders (EDs) are associated with numerous comorbidities and deleterious outcomes (e.g. medical complications, high rates of death by suicide). The complexities of EDs are further compound...
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October 23, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Hot off the presses! www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Just a few more days to get your application in!
Come join us!
October 22, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Just a few more days to get your application in!
Come join us!
October 8, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Come join us!
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If you need a scale to assess capability for suicide, our Fearlessness about Suicide Scale continues to demonstrate strong psychometrics, check it out! onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
Cross‐Sectional Psychometric Comparison of the Fearlessness About Suicide and Fearlessness About Death Scales
Introduction The fearlessness about suicide scale (FSS) was developed in response to evidence suggesting fearlessness about suicide is more relevant to the capability for suicide than fearlessness a...
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October 2, 2025 at 12:15 PM
If you need a scale to assess capability for suicide, our Fearlessness about Suicide Scale continues to demonstrate strong psychometrics, check it out! onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
New publication from @RezaSahlan: In a national Iranian sample, we found that binge/purge eating symptoms + feeling disconnected or burdensome + high suicide capability = highest risk for suicide attempts.
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#SuicidePrevention #EatingDisorders #MentalHealth
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#SuicidePrevention #EatingDisorders #MentalHealth
Subtypes of Eating Disorder Symptoms, Thwarted Belongingness, Perceived Burdensomeness, Capability for Suicide, and Their Associations With Suicide Ideation and Suicide Attempts
Objective Suicidal ideation and attempts as well as eating disorders (EDs) are common among Iranian individuals. Additionally, ED symptoms are associated with suicidality. According to the interpers...
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September 30, 2025 at 3:35 PM
New publication from @RezaSahlan: In a national Iranian sample, we found that binge/purge eating symptoms + feeling disconnected or burdensome + high suicide capability = highest risk for suicide attempts.
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
#SuicidePrevention #EatingDisorders #MentalHealth
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
#SuicidePrevention #EatingDisorders #MentalHealth
🦊 Exciting news! The REDS Lab is looking to accept a new graduate student in Fall 2026. If you’re passionate about studying or treating eating disorders and suicide, check out how to join us: www.redslab.org/join-the-lab
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September 29, 2025 at 3:31 PM
🦊 Exciting news! The REDS Lab is looking to accept a new graduate student in Fall 2026. If you’re passionate about studying or treating eating disorders and suicide, check out how to join us: www.redslab.org/join-the-lab
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Read about our interesting findings comparing two fearlessness of death psychometric measures soon!
Heartfelt gratitude for my amazing mentors - @aprilrosesmith.bsky.social @laurenharris.bsky.social and Dr. Rachel Torres!!
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Heartfelt gratitude for my amazing mentors - @aprilrosesmith.bsky.social @laurenharris.bsky.social and Dr. Rachel Torres!!
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Congrats to @kefancathywu.bsky.social, whose first-authored paper, "Cross-sectional Psychometric Comparison of the Fearlessness About Suicide and Fearlessness About Death Scales" was just accepted at #sltb!
September 23, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Read about our interesting findings comparing two fearlessness of death psychometric measures soon!
Heartfelt gratitude for my amazing mentors - @aprilrosesmith.bsky.social @laurenharris.bsky.social and Dr. Rachel Torres!!
@redslabauburn.bsky.social
Heartfelt gratitude for my amazing mentors - @aprilrosesmith.bsky.social @laurenharris.bsky.social and Dr. Rachel Torres!!
@redslabauburn.bsky.social
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What a great #edrs2025! Loved getting to hear about the exciting things our current and former REDS labers are doing on internship, post-doc, and professorship!
September 20, 2025 at 6:08 PM
What a great #edrs2025! Loved getting to hear about the exciting things our current and former REDS labers are doing on internship, post-doc, and professorship!