Group cognitive remediation therapy for adolescents with anorexia nervosa

Cognitive remediation therapy (CRT) for anorexia nervosa (AN) is a relatively new intervention and targets neuropsychological deficits, such as set shifting difficulties, weak central coherence and visuospatial deficits. To date there are no published descriptions of CRT for adolescents with AN. CRT has been traditionally delivered on an individual basis but other modalities are currently being explored. This paper describes the process of a 10-session course of group-based CRT for adolescents with AN. The nine participants, aged 13-19, were being treated on an inpatient service. Group-based CRT was well received by the participants, who reported it to be fun and useful. Clinical impressions suggest that this approach is a potentially useful addition to the treatment of this challenging population.