Silvia Cerolini

Dr. Silvia Cerolini

Department of Psychology, Sapienza University of Rome, via dei Marsi 78, 00185 Rome, Italy
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Academic Career Length

12Years (2015-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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1 June 2020 in International Journal of Eating Disorders
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RRRachel Rodgers
Rachel Rodgers
CLCaterina Lombardo
Caterina Lombardo
Silvia CeroliniSilvia Cerolini
Silvia Cerolini
DFDebra L. Franko
Debra L. Franko
MOMika Omori
Mika Omori
SGSébastien Guillaume
Sébastien Guillaume

27 November 2022 in Eating and Weight Disorders - Studies on Anorexia, Bulimia and Obesity
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Lorenzo Maria DoniniLorenzo Maria Donini
Lorenzo Maria Donini
JBJuan Ramón Barrada
Juan Ramón Barrada
FBFriederike Barthels
Friederike Barthels
TDThomas M. Dunn
Thomas M. Dunn
CBCamille Babeau
Camille Babeau
CLCaterina Lombardo
Caterina Lombardo
Purpose: Since the term orthorexia nervosa (ON) was coined from the Greek (ὀρθός, right and ὄρεξις, appetite) in 1997 to describe an obsession with “correct” eating, it has been used worldwide without a consistent definition. Although multiple authors have proposed diagnostic criteria, and many theoretical papers have been published, no consensus definition of ON exists, empirical primary evidence is limited, and ON is not a standardized diagnosis. These gaps prevent research to identify risk and protective factors, pathophysiology, functional consequences, and evidence-based therapeutic treatments. The aims of the current study are to categorize the common observations and presentations of ON pathology among experts in the eating disorder field, propose tentative diagnostic criteria, and consider which DSM chapter and category would be most appropriate for ON should it be included. Methods: 47 eating disorder researchers and multidisciplinary treatment specialists from 14 different countries across four continents completed a three-phase modified Delphi process, with 75% agreement determined as the threshold for a statement to be included in the final consensus document. In phase I, participants were asked via online survey to agree or disagree with 67 statements about ON in four categories: A–Definition, Clinical Aspects, Duration; B–Consequences; C–Onset; D–Exclusion Criteria, and comment on their rationale. Responses were used to modify the statements which were then provided to the same participants for phase II, a second round of feedback, again in online survey form. Responses to phase II were used to modify and improve the statements for phase III, in which statements that met the predetermined 75% of agreement threshold were provided for review and commentary by all participants. Results: 27 statements met or exceeded the consensus threshold and were compiled into proposed diagnostic criteria for ON. Conclusions: This is the first time a standardized definition of ON has been developed from a worldwide, multidisciplinary cohort of experts. It represents a summary of observations, clinical expertise, and research findings from a wide base of knowledge. It may be used as a base for diagnosis, treatment protocols, and further research to answer the open questions that remain, particularly the functional consequences of ON and how it might be prevented or identified and intervened upon in its early stages. Although the participants encompass many countries and disciplines, further research will be needed to determine if these diagnostic criteria are applicable to the experience of ON in geographic areas not represented in the current expert panel. Level of evidence: Level V: opinions of expert committees

1 July 2020 in Obesity Research & Clinical Practice
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VBValeria Bacaro
Valeria Bacaro
ABAndrea Ballesio
Andrea Ballesio
Silvia CeroliniSilvia Cerolini
Silvia Cerolini
Mariacarolina VaccaMariacarolina Vacca
Mariacarolina Vacca
Eleonora PoggiogalleEleonora Poggiogalle
Eleonora Poggiogalle
CLCaterina Lombardo
Caterina Lombardo

9 January 2021 in Appetite
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RRRachel Rodgers
Rachel Rodgers
CLCaterina Lombardo
Caterina Lombardo
Silvia CeroliniSilvia Cerolini
Silvia Cerolini
DFDebra L. Franko
Debra L. Franko
MOMika Omori
Mika Omori
MTMatthew Fuller- Tyszkiewicz
Matthew Fuller- Tyszkiewicz

18 December 2021 in International Journal of Eating Disorders
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AZAndrea Zagaria
Andrea Zagaria
MVMariacarolina Vacca
Mariacarolina Vacca
Silvia CeroliniSilvia Cerolini
Silvia Cerolini
ABAndrea Ballesio
Andrea Ballesio
CLCaterina Lombardo
Caterina Lombardo

Silvia CeroliniSilvia Cerolini
Silvia Cerolini
AZAndrea Zagaria
Andrea Zagaria
CFCostanza Franchini
Costanza Franchini
VMVito Giuseppe Maniaci
Vito Giuseppe Maniaci
AFAlexandro Fortunato
Alexandro Fortunato
CLCaterina Lombardo
Caterina Lombardo
University counseling services (UCSs) are actively involved in mental health assessment and in supplying interventions aimed at preventing, facing and possibly overcoming psychological problems. However, we do not have a global overview of psychological counseling among universities. This systematic review aims at reviewing the literature on university psychological counseling, including articles documenting: (1) mental health and attitudes regarding help-seeking behaviors and UCSs among university students or counselors, (2) the description of protocols/services among UCSs, (3) the efficacy of psychological counseling/interventions among university students (both face-to-face and internet-delivered interventions). The study followed PRISMA guidelines and was registered on PROSPERO. After defining inclusion and exclusion criteria, a literature search was conducted, identifying 7085 records. Finally, 152 articles met the review eligibility criteria and were included in the qualitative synthesis. Results are divided into seven thematic topics that emerged during the analysis of the literature. The results mainly showed that face-to-face and web-based counseling/psychological interventions improve university students’ mental health. Cross-sectional studies showed that many biases exist toward help-seeking behaviors, especially among international students. Both students and counselors must strive to overcome cultural barriers. Available resources for UCSs are scarce and need to be strengthened, as well as efficacy studies through randomized clinical trials.