Prof Tracey Wade

Position/s:Dean
School of Psychology
Phone: +61 8 82013736
Email:
Location: Social Sciences North (388)
Postal address: GPO Box 2100, Adelaide 5001, South Australia

Qualifications

B.Sc. (Adelaide), Hons. (Flinders), M. Clin. Psych. (A.N.U.), Ph.D. (Flinders)

Research and supervision

Research interests

Main research interest is in the area of eating disorders - bulimia nervosa and anorexia nervosa, including: risk factors (genetic and environmental), diagnostic and classificatory issues; treatment, prevention, the impact of perfection.

Supervisory interests

  • Eating disorders
  • Prevention of eating disorders
  • Treating eating disorders

RHD research supervision

Current

Principal supervisor: eating disorders and perfectionism (5);

Associate supervisor: clinical psychology (2);

RHD Student Achievements

  • Simon Wilksch
    Australian Psychological Society excellent PhD thesis - December 2007
  • Melissa Atkinson
    Best research student paper - February 2013

Publications

Refereed journal articles
Wade, T., Hansell, N., Crosby, R., Bryant-Waugh, R., Treasure, J., Nixon, R., et al. (2013). A study of changes in genetic and environmental influences in weight and shape concern across adolescence. Journal of Abnormal Psychology, 122(1), pp.119-130. [online]. Available from: http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/a0030290.
Wade, T. and Tiggemann, M. (2013). The role of perfectionism in body dissatisfaction. Journal of Eating Disorders, 1:2. [online]. Available from: http://www.jeatdisord.com/content/1/1/2.
Steele, A., Waite, S., Egan, S., Finniggan, J., Handley, A. and Wade, T. (2013). Psycho-education and group cognitive-behavioural therapy for clinical perfectionism: A case-series evaluation. Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy, 41(129), p.143. [online]. Available from: http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s13524658120000628.
Egan, S., Wade, T. and Shafran, R. (2012). The transdiagnostic process of perfectionism. Revista de Psicopatologia y Psicologia Clinica, 17(3), pp.279-294. [online]. Available from: http://www.aepcp.net/rppc.php?id=734.
Wade, T., Wilksch, S. and Lee, C. (2012). A longitudinal investigation of the impact of disordered eating on young women's quality of life. Health Psychology, 31(3), pp.352-359. [online]. Available from: http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/a0025956.
Wilksch, S. and Wade, T. (2012). Examination of the sociocultural attitudes towards appearance questionnaire-3 in a mixed gender young adolescent sample. Psychological Assessment, 24(2), pp.352-364. [online]. Available from: http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/a0025618.
Dray, J. and Wade, T. (2012). Is the transtheoretical model and motivational interviewing approach applicable to the treatment of eating disorders? A review. Clinical Psychology Review, 32(6), pp.558-565. [online]. Available from: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cpr.2012.06.005.
Williams, S., Watts, T. and Wade, T. (2012). A review of the definitions of outcome used in the treatment of bulimia nervosa. Clinical Psychology Review, 32(4), pp.292-300. [online]. Available from: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cpr.2012.01.006.
Atkinson, M. and Wade, T. (2012). Impact of metacognitive acceptance on body dissatisfaction and negative affect:  Engagement and efficacy. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 80(3), pp.416-425. [online]. Available from: http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/a0028263.
Bergin, J. and Wade, T. (2012). A cross-sectional analysis of the cognitive model of bulimia nervosa. International Journal of Eating Disorders, 45(6), pp.776-786. [online]. Available from: http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/eat.22012.

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Refereed journal articles
Wade, T. and Tiggemann, M. (2013). The role of perfectionism in body dissatisfaction. Journal of Eating Disorders, 1:2. [online]. Available from: http://www.jeatdisord.com/content/1/1/2.
Steele, A., Waite, S., Egan, S., Finniggan, J., Handley, A. and Wade, T. (2013). Psycho-education and group cognitive-behavioural therapy for clinical perfectionism: A case-series evaluation. Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy, 41(129), p.143. [online]. Available from: http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s13524658120000628.
Wade, T., Hansell, N., Crosby, R., Bryant-Waugh, R., Treasure, J., Nixon, R., et al. (2013). A study of changes in genetic and environmental influences in weight and shape concern across adolescence. Journal of Abnormal Psychology, 122(1), pp.119-130. [online]. Available from: http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/a0030290.
Bergin, J. and Wade, T. (2012). A cross-sectional analysis of the cognitive model of bulimia nervosa. International Journal of Eating Disorders, 45(6), pp.776-786. [online]. Available from: http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/eat.22012.
Dray, J. and Wade, T. (2012). Is the transtheoretical model and motivational interviewing approach applicable to the treatment of eating disorders? A review. Clinical Psychology Review, 32(6), pp.558-565. [online]. Available from: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cpr.2012.06.005.
Egan, S., Wade, T. and Shafran, R. (2012). The transdiagnostic process of perfectionism. Revista de Psicopatologia y Psicologia Clinica, 17(3), pp.279-294. [online]. Available from: http://www.aepcp.net/rppc.php?id=734.
Wade, T., Wilksch, S. and Lee, C. (2012). A longitudinal investigation of the impact of disordered eating on young women's quality of life. Health Psychology, 31(3), pp.352-359. [online]. Available from: http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/a0025956.
Wilksch, S. and Wade, T. (2012). Examination of the sociocultural attitudes towards appearance questionnaire-3 in a mixed gender young adolescent sample. Psychological Assessment, 24(2), pp.352-364. [online]. Available from: http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/a0025618.
Williams, S., Watts, T. and Wade, T. (2012). A review of the definitions of outcome used in the treatment of bulimia nervosa. Clinical Psychology Review, 32(4), pp.292-300. [online]. Available from: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cpr.2012.01.006.
Beatty, L., Adams, J., Sibbritt, D. and Wade, T. (2012). Evaluating the impact of cancer on complementary and alternative medicine use, distress and health related QoL among Australian women: A prospective longitudinal investigation. Complementary Therapies in Medicine, 20(1-2), pp.61-69. [online]. Available from: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ctim.2011.09.008.
Atkinson, M. and Wade, T. (2012). Impact of metacognitive acceptance on body dissatisfaction and negative affect:  Engagement and efficacy. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 80(3), pp.416-425. [online]. Available from: http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/a0028263.
Beatty, L., Koczwara, B., Knott, V. and Wade, T. (2012). Why people choose to not use complementary therapies during cancer treatment:  A focus group study. European Journal of Cancer Care, 21(1), pp.98-106. [online]. Available from: http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2354.2011.01279.x.
Beatty, L., Koczwara, B. and Wade, T. (2011). "Cancer Coping Online":  A pilot trial of a self-guided CBT internet intervention for cancer-related distress. E-Journal of Applied Psychology, 7(2), pp.17-25. [online]. Available from: http://ojs.lib.swin.edu.au/index.php/ejap/article/view/256.
Watson, H., Steele, A., Bergin, J., Fursland, A. and Wade, T. (2011). Bulimic symptomology: The role of adaptive perfectionism, shape and weight concern, and self-esteem. Behaviour Research and Therapy, 49, pp.565-572. [online]. Available from: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.brat.2011.04.002.
Wade, T., Zhu, G. and Martin, N. (2011). Undue influence of weight and shape: Is it distinct from body dissatisfaction and concern about weight and shape? Psychological Medicine, 41(4), pp.819-828. [online]. Available from: http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/S0033291710001066.
Wade, T., Treasure, J. and Schmidt, U. (2011). A case series evaluation of the Maudsley Model for treatment of adults with anorexia nervosa. European Eating Disorders Review, 19(5), pp.382-389. [online]. Available from: http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/erv.1078.
Steele, A., O'Shea, A., Murdock, A. and Wade, T. (2011). Perfectionism and its relation to overevaluation of weight and shape and depression in an eating disorder sample. International Journal of Eating Disorders, 44(5), pp.459-464. [online]. Available from: http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/eat.20817.
Steele, A., Bergin, J. and Wade, T. (2011). Self-efficacy as a robust predictor of outcome in guided self-help treatment for broadly defined bulimia nervosa. International Journal of Eating Disorders, 44(5), pp.389-396. [online]. Available from: http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/eat.20830.
Egan, S., Wade, T. and Shafran, R. (2011). Perfectionism as a transdiagnostic process: A clinical review. Clinical Psychology Review, 31(2), pp.203-212. [online]. Available from: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cpr.2010.04.009.
Starkey, K. and Wade, T.D. (2010). Disordered eating in girls with Type 1 diabetes:  Examining directions for prevention. Clinical Psychologist, 14(1), pp.2-9. [online]. Available from: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13284201003660101.
Klump, K., Burt, A., Spanos, A., McGue, M., Lacono, W.G. and Wade, T.D. (2010). Age differences in genetic and environmental influences on weight and shape concerns. International Journal of Eating Disorders, 43(8), pp.679-688.
Beatty, L.J., Oxlad, M.J., Koczwara, B. and Wade, T.D. (2010). A randomised pilot of a self-help workbook intervention for breast cancer survivors. Supportive Care in Cancer, 18, pp.1597-1603. [online]. Available from: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00520-010-0962-2.
Beatty, L.J., Koczwara, B., Rice, J.L.M. and Wade, T.D. (2010). A randomised controlled trial to evaluate the effects of a self-help workbook intervention on distress, coping and quality of life after breast cancer diagnosis. Medical Journal of Australia, 193(5), pp.69-73. [online]. Available from: http://www.mja.com.au/public/issues/193_05_060910/bea11405_fm.pdf.
Wade, T.D., Zhu, G. and Martin, N.G. (2010). Body mass index and breast size in women: Same or different genes. Twin Research & Human Genetics, 13(5), pp.450-454.
Wilksch, S.M. and Wade, T.D. (2010). Risk factors for clinically significant importance of shape and weight in adolescent girls. Journal of Abnormal Psychology, 119(1), pp.206-215. [online]. Available from: http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/a0017779.
Wade, T.D., George, W.M. and Atkinson, M.J. (2009). A randomised controlled trial of brief interventions for body dissatisfaction. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 77(5), pp.845-854. [online]. Available from: http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/a0016879.
Wade, T.D., Treloar, S.A., Heath, A. and Martin, N.G. (2009). An examination of the overlap between genetic and environmental risk factors for intentional weight loss and overeating. International Journal of Eating Disorders, 42(6), pp.492-497. [online]. Available from: http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/eat.20668.
Wilksch, S.M. and Wade, T.D. (2009). An investigation of temperament endophenotype candidates for early emergence of the core cognitive component of eating disorders. Psychological Medicine, 39(5), pp.811-821. [online]. Available from: http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/S0033291708004261.
Wade, T.D., Frayne, A.E., Edwards, S.-A., Robertson, M.-T.P. and Gilchrist, P.N. (2009). Motivational change in an inpatient anorexia nervosa population and implications for treatment. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, 43(3), pp.235-243. [online]. Available from: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00048670802653356.
Emery, S.A., Wade, T.D. and McLean, S. (2009). Associations among therapist beliefs, personal resources and burnout in clinical psychologists. Behaviour Change, 26(2), pp.83-96. [online]. Available from: http://dx.doi.org/10.1375/bech.26.2.83.
Beatty, L.J., Lee, C. and Wade, T.D. (2009). A prospective examination of perceived stress as a mediator of the relationship between life-events and QOL following breast cancer. British Journal of Health Psychology, 14(4), pp.789-804.
Wilksch, S.M. and Wade, T.D. (2009). Reduction of shape and weight concern in young adolescents:  A 30-month controlled evaluation of a media literacy program. Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 48(6), pp.652-661. [online]. Available from: http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/CHI.0b013e3181a1f559.
Oxlad, M.J., Wade, T.D., Hallsworth, L.J. and Koczwara, B. (2008). "I"m living with a chronic illness, not...dying with cancer': a qualitative study of Australian women's self-identified concerns and needs following primary treatment for breast cancer. European Journal of Cancer Care, 17(2), pp.157-166. [online]. Available from: http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2354.2007.00828.x.
Oxlad, M.J. and Wade, T.D. (2008). Longitudinal risk factors for adverse psychological functioning six months after coronary artery bypass graft surgery. Journal of Health Psychology, 13(1), pp.79-92. [online]. Available from: http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1359105307084314.
Beatty, L.J., Oxlad, M.J., Koczwara, B. and Wade, T.D. (2008). The psychosocial concerns and needs of women recently diagnosed with breast cancer: a qualitative study of patient, nurse and volunteer perspectives. Health Expectations, 11(4), pp.331-342. [online]. Available from: http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1369-7625.2008.00512.x.
Steele, A.L. and Wade, T.D. (2008). A randomised trial investigating guided self-help to reduce perfectionism and its impact on bulimia nervosa: A pilot study. Behaviour Research and Therapy, 46, pp.1316-1323. [online]. Available from: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.brat.2008.09.006.
Wilksch, S.M., Durbridge, M. and Wade, T.D. (2008). A preliminary controlled comparison of programs designed to reduce risk of eating disorders targeting perfectionism and media literacy. Journal of The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 47(8), pp.939-947. [online]. Available from: http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/CHI.0b013c3181799f4a.
Wade, T.D., Treloar, S.A. and Martin, N.G. (2008). Shared and unique risk factors between lifetime purging and objective binge eating: a twin study. Psychological Medicine, 38(10), pp.1455-1464. [online]. Available from: http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/S0033291708002791.
Wade, T.D., Tiggemann, M., Bulik, C.M., Fairburn, C.G., Wray, N.R. and Martin, N.G. (2008). Shared temperament risk factors for anorexia nervosa: A twin study. Psychosomatic Medicine, 70(2), pp.239-244. [online]. Available from: http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/psy.0b013e31815c40fl.
Wade, T.D., Bryne, S. and Bryant-Waugh, R. (2008). The eating disorder examination: norms and construct validity with young and middle adolescent girls. International Journal of Eating Disorders, 41(6), pp.551-558. [online]. Available from: http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/eat.20526.
Bulik, C.M., Hebebrand, J., Keski-Rahkonen, A., Klump, K., Reichborn-Kjennerud, T., Mazzeo, S.E., et al. (2007). Genetic epidemiology, endophenotypes, and eating disorder classification. International Journal of Eating Disorders, 40(S3), pp.S52-S60. [online]. Available from: http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/eat.20398.
Wade, T.D. and Bulik, C.M. (2007). Shared genetic and environmental risk factors between undue influence of body shape and weight on self evaluation and dimensions of perfectionism. Psychological Medicine, 37(05), pp.635-644. [online]. Available from: http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/S0033291706009603.
Wade, T.D. (2007). A retrospective comparison of purging type disorders: Eating disorder not otherwise specified and bulimia nervosa. International Journal of Eating Disorders, 40(1), pp.1-6. [online]. Available from: http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/eat.20314.
Steele, A.L., Corsini, N. and Wade, T.D. (2007). The interaction of perfectionism, perceived weight status, and self-esteem to predict bulimic symptoms: The role of "benign" perfectionism. Behaviour Research and Therapy, 45(7), pp.1647-1655. [online]. Available from: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.brat.2006.08.007.
Pleva, J.C. and Wade, T.D. (2007). Guided self-help versus pure self-help for perfectionism: A randomised controlled trial. Behaviour Research and Therapy, 45, pp.849-1084. [online]. Available from: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.brat.2006.08.009.
Wade, T.D., Gillespie, N.A. and Martin, N.G. (2007). A comparison of early family life events amongst monozygotic twin women with lifetime anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa or major depression. International Journal of Eating Disorders, 40(8), pp.679-686. [online]. Available from: http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/eat.20461.
Oxlad, M.J., Stubberfield, J., Stuklis, R., Edwards, J. and Wade, T.D. (2006). Psychological risk factors for increased post-operative length of hospital stay following coronary artery bypass graft surgery. Journal of Behavioural Medicine, 29(2), pp.179-190. [online]. Available from: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10865-005-9043-2.
Oxlad, M.J., Stubberfield, J., Stuklis, R., Edwards, J. and Wade, T.D. (2006). Psychological risk factors for cardiac-related hospital readmission within 6 months of coronary artery bypass graft surgery. Journal of Psychosomatic Research, 61(6), pp.775-781. [online]. Available from: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jpsychores.2006.09.008.
Oxlad, M.J. and Wade, T.D. (2006). Application of a chronic illness model as a means of understanding pre-operative psychological adjustment in coronary artery bypass graft patients. British Journal of Health Psychology, 11(3), pp.401-419. [online]. Available from: http://dx.doi.org/10.1348/135910705X37289.
Miller-Lewis, L., Wade, T.D. and Lee, C. (2006). Psychosocial risk factors for pregnancy risk-taking in young women in emerging adulthood: evidence from the Australian Longitudinal Study on Women's Health. Australian Journal of Psychology, 58(1), pp.17-30. [online]. Available from: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00049530500125140.
Kemps, E.B., Tiggemann, M., Wade, T.D., Ben-Tovim, D.I. and Breyer, R. (2006). Selective working memory deficits in anorexia nervosa. European Eating Disorders Review, 14(2), pp.97-103. [online]. Available from: http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/erv.685.
Frayne, A. and Wade, T.D. (2006). A comparison of written emotional expression and planning with respect to bulimic symptoms and associated psychopathology. European Eating Disorders Review, 14(5), pp.329-340. [online]. Available from: http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/erv.731.
Pleva, J.C. and Wade, T.D. (2006). The mediating effects of misinterpretation of intrusive thoughts on obsessive-compulsive symptoms. Behaviour Research and Therapy, 44(10), pp.1471-1479. [online]. Available from: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.brat.2005.11.003.
Wilsdon, A. and Wade, T.D. (2006). Executive functioning in anorexia nervosa: exploration of the role of obsessionality, depression and starvation. Journal of Psychiatric Research, 40(8), pp.746-754. [online]. Available from: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jpsychires.2005.10.006.
Wilksch, S.M., Tiggemann, M. and Wade, T.D. (2006). Impact of interactive school-based media literacy lessons for reducing internalization of media ideals in young adolescent girls and boys. International Journal of Eating Disorders, 39(5), pp.385-393. [online]. Available from: http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/eat.20237.
Wade, T.D., Crosby, R.D. and Martin, N.G. (2006). Use of latent profile analysis to identify eating disorder phenotypes in an adult Australian twin cohort. Archives of General Psychiatry, 63(12), pp.1377-1384. [online]. Available from: http://dx.doi.org/10.1001/archpsyc.63.12.1377.
Wade, T.D., Bergin, J.L., Tiggemann, M., Bulik, C.M. and Fairburn, C.G. (2006). Prevalence and long-term course of lifetime eating disorders in an adult Australian twin cohort. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, 40(2), pp.121-128. [online]. Available from: http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1440-1614.2006.01758.x.
Wade, T.D., Bergin, J.L., Martin, N.G., Gillespie, N.A. and Fairburn, C.G. (2006). A transdiagnostic approach to understanding eating disorders. Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease, 194(7), pp.510-517. [online]. Available from: http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/01.nmd.0000225067.42191.b0.
Wade, T.D., Nehmy, T.J. and Koczwara, B. (2005). Predicting worries about health after breast cancer surgery. Psycho-Oncology, 14(6), pp.503-509. [online]. Available from: http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/pon.866.
Wade, T.D. and Lee, C. (2005). The impact of breast cancer on the lives of middle-aged women: results from the Australian longitudinal study of women's health. Health Psychology, 24(3), pp.246-251. [online]. Available from: http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/0278-6133.24.3.246.
Wade, T.D. and Lee, C. (2005). Prospective predictors of mental health after the development of breast cancer in middle-aged women. Clinical Psychologist, 9(2), pp.64-69. [online]. Available from: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13284200500221110.
Miller-Lewis, L., Wade, T.D. and Lee, C. (2005). Risk factors for pregnancy and childbearing in single young women: evidence from the Australian longitudinal study on women's health. International Journal of Behavioural Development, 29(4), pp.292-303. [online]. Available from: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/01650250544000071.
Hallsworth, L.J., Wade, T.D. and Tiggemann, M. (2005). Individual differences in male body image: an examination of self-objectification in recreational body builders. British Journal of Health Psychology, 10(3), pp.453-465. [online]. Available from: http://dx.doi.org/10.1348/135910705X26966.
Wade, T.D., Bulik, C.M., Prescott, C. and Kendler, K.S. (2004). Sex influences on shared risk factors for bulimia nervosa and other psychiatric disorders. Archives of General Psychiatry, 61(3), pp.251-256. [online]. Available from: http://dx.doi.org/10.1001/archpsyc.61.3.251.
Ross, M. and Wade, T.D. (2004). Shape and weight concern and self-esteem as mediators of externalized self-perception, dietary restraint and uncontrolled eating. European Eating Disorders Review, 12(2), pp.129-136. [online]. Available from: http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/erv.531.
Pritchard, B.J., Bergin, J.L. and Wade, T.D. (2004). A case series evaluation of guided self-help for bulimia nervosa using a cognitive manual. International Journal of Eating Disorders, 36(2), pp.144-156. [online]. Available from: http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/eat.20037.
Oxlad, M.J., Miller-Lewis, L. and Wade, T.D. (2004). The measurement of coping responses: validity of the billings and moos coping checklist. Journal of Psychosomatic Research, 57(5), pp.477-484. [online]. Available from: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jpsychores.2004.02.018.
Furber, G.V., Steele, A.L. and Wade, T.D. (2004). Comparison of six- and eight-session guided self-help for Bulimia Nervosa. Clinical Psychologist, 8(2), pp.64-69. [online]. Available from: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13284200412331304027.
Wade, T.D., Treloar, S.A., Martin, N.G., Statham, D. and Heath, A. (2004). Monozygotic twins discordant for lifetime anorexia nervosa: an exploratory investigation. Australian Journal of Psychology, 56(2), pp.127-132. [online]. Available from: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00049530410001734810.
Wilksch, S.M. and Wade, T.D. (2004). Differences between women with anorexia nervosa and restrained eaters on shape and weight concerns, self-esteem and depression. International Journal of Eating Disorders, 35(4), pp.571-578. [online]. Available from: http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/eat.10273.
Wade, T.D., Wilkinson, I.J. and Ben-Tovim, D.I. (2003). The genetic epidemiology of body attitudes, the attitudinal component of body image in women. Psychological Medicine, 33(8), pp.1395-1405. [online]. Available from: http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/S0033291703008572.
Wade, T.D., Davidson, S. and O'Dea, J.A. (2003). A preliminary controlled evaluation of a school-based media literacy program and self-esteem program for reducing eating disorder risk factors. International Journal of Eating Disorders, 33(4), pp.371-383. [online]. Available from: http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/eat.10136.
Miller-Lewis, L., Wade, T.D. and Dyer, K.R. (2003). The prevalence of cannabis use in an Australlian tertiary student population. Australian Psychologist, 38(1), pp.73-77. [online]. Available from: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00050060310001707057.
McLean, S., Wade, T.D. and Encel, J. (2003). The contribution of therapist beliefs to psychological distress in therapists: an investigation of vicarious traumatization, burnout and symptoms of avoidance and intrusion. Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy, 31(4), pp.417-428. [online]. Available from: http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/S135246580300403X.
Farley, R.L., Wade, T.D. and Birchmore, L. (2003). Factors influencing attendance at cardiac rehabilitation among coronary heart disease patients. European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 2(3), pp.205-212. [online]. Available from: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S1474-5151(03)00060-4.
Katsikitis, M., Hay, P., Barrett, R.J. and Wade, T.D. (2002). Problem - versus care-based approaches in teaching medical students about eating disorders: a controlled comparison. Educational Psychology, 22(3), pp.277-283. [online]. Available from: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/01443410220138511.
Pleva, J.C. and Wade, T.D. (2002). An investigation of the relationship between responsibility and attention deficits characteristic of obsessive-compulsive phenomena. Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy, 30(4), pp.399-414. [online]. Available from: http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/S1352465802004022.
Wade, T.D. and Lowes, J. (2002). Variables associated with disturbed eating habits and overvalued ideas about the personal implications of body shape and weight in a female adolescent population. International Journal of Eating Disorders, 32(1), pp.39-45. [online]. Available from: http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/eat.10054.
Wade, T.D., Davidson, S. and O'Dea, J.A. (2002). Enjoyment and perceived value of two school-based interventions designed to reduce risk factors for eating disorders in adolescents. Australian E-Journal for the Advancement of Mental Health, 1(2). [online]. Available from: http://www.auseinet.com/journal/vol1iss2/Wade.pdf.
Wade, T.D., Birchmore, L. and Hobby, C. (2002). Feasibility of a cognitive behavioural group intervention for men experiencing psychological difficulties after myocardial infarction. European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 1(2), pp.109-114. [online]. Available from: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S1474-5151(02)00009-9.
Bulik, C.M., Wade, T.D. and Kendler, K.S. (2001). Characteristics of Monozygotic Twins Discordant for Bulimia Nervosa. International Journal of Eating Disorders, 29(1), pp.1-10. [online]. Available from: http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/cgi-bin/fulltext/76504088/PDFSTART.
Bulik, C.M., Wade, T.D., Heath, A., Martin, N.G., Stunkard, A.J. and Eaves, L.J. (2001). Relating Body Mass Index to Figural Stimuli: Population Based Normative Data for Caucasians. International Journal of Obesity, 25(10), pp.1517-1524. [online]. A

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Professional and community engagement

Member of the steering committee of the National Eating Disorder Collaboration, commissioned by the Federal Government to formulate a long term approach to the promotion, prevention, early intervention and management for eating disorders to help improve the health outcomes for persons with, or at risk of, eating disorders.

Member, South Australian Eating Disorders Project Implementation Committee and Chair, outpatient group therapy mapping committee.

Expertise for media contact

  • Eating Disorders anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa, epidemiology, aetiology, treatment, prevention
  • Genetics twin studies, genetic epidemiology of eating disorders
  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy applying to psychological disorders

Further information

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To visit the Flinders University Services for Eating Disorders website click here.

Perfection Slides for 2013 AED Conference (1.4MB PDF)



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