Dr Steph Miles (she/her)
@stephmiles.bsky.social
Research Fellow at Orygen and The University of Melbourne. Interested in #EatingDisorders, cognitive flexibility, cognition, and youth mental health.
Email: [email protected]
Email: [email protected]
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I've launched a new study investigating how young people view bodies and how appearance impacts self-worth 👀
I'm looking for females aged 12-25, who live in Melbourne, Australia, with a current diagnosis of anorexia nervosa to participate.
Click here to learn more: redcap.link/9nt0ddcz
I'm looking for females aged 12-25, who live in Melbourne, Australia, with a current diagnosis of anorexia nervosa to participate.
Click here to learn more: redcap.link/9nt0ddcz
September 28, 2026 at 6:51 AM
I've launched a new study investigating how young people view bodies and how appearance impacts self-worth 👀
I'm looking for females aged 12-25, who live in Melbourne, Australia, with a current diagnosis of anorexia nervosa to participate.
Click here to learn more: redcap.link/9nt0ddcz
I'm looking for females aged 12-25, who live in Melbourne, Australia, with a current diagnosis of anorexia nervosa to participate.
Click here to learn more: redcap.link/9nt0ddcz
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Our latest paper led by Dr Chelsea Arnold shows that food insecurity is linked to binge eating through increased psychological distress and reward-driven eating. Check it out below!
www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/18...
www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/18...
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July 1, 2026 at 10:40 PM
Our latest paper led by Dr Chelsea Arnold shows that food insecurity is linked to binge eating through increased psychological distress and reward-driven eating. Check it out below!
www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/18...
www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/18...
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Our article on the help-seeking journey for ED care in Australia has now been published! Check it out ⬇️
doi.org/10.1080/0005...
doi.org/10.1080/0005...
Lived experience perspectives of the help-seeking journey for public health services for eating disorder care in Australia: a community survey of 505 people with lived experience and carers
This study explored the eating disorder (ED) help-seeking and treatment journey of Australians since the initiation of the ED Medicare Benefits Schedule (ED-MBS) items.Five hundred and five people ...
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May 20, 2026 at 4:21 AM
Our article on the help-seeking journey for ED care in Australia has now been published! Check it out ⬇️
doi.org/10.1080/0005...
doi.org/10.1080/0005...
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First PhD publication - and my first Bluesky post! 🎉🧵
As many governments consider minimum age restrictions and online safety legislation, our newly published systematic review offers timely evidence on how social media platforms are used for suicide prevention purposes.
As many governments consider minimum age restrictions and online safety legislation, our newly published systematic review offers timely evidence on how social media platforms are used for suicide prevention purposes.
April 30, 2026 at 10:23 PM
First PhD publication - and my first Bluesky post! 🎉🧵
As many governments consider minimum age restrictions and online safety legislation, our newly published systematic review offers timely evidence on how social media platforms are used for suicide prevention purposes.
As many governments consider minimum age restrictions and online safety legislation, our newly published systematic review offers timely evidence on how social media platforms are used for suicide prevention purposes.
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We will be recruiting 1-2 research coordinators to join the Eating Disorders team at CHOP. Projects will include clinical trials and mechanistic studies to improve access to care and precision approaches to treating AN and ARFID in youth. Job ads are coming 🥳
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April 28, 2026 at 1:30 PM
We will be recruiting 1-2 research coordinators to join the Eating Disorders team at CHOP. Projects will include clinical trials and mechanistic studies to improve access to care and precision approaches to treating AN and ARFID in youth. Job ads are coming 🥳
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🧠Welcome to the official Bluesky for the Australasian Cognitive Neuroscience Society (ACNS) Early Career Researcher (ECR) members🧠
Here we'll share information about upcoming ACNS conferences, workshops, and other ECR-relevant opportunities!
#ACNS #EarlyCareerResearcher #Science #ACNSECR
Here we'll share information about upcoming ACNS conferences, workshops, and other ECR-relevant opportunities!
#ACNS #EarlyCareerResearcher #Science #ACNSECR
March 31, 2026 at 5:03 AM
🧠Welcome to the official Bluesky for the Australasian Cognitive Neuroscience Society (ACNS) Early Career Researcher (ECR) members🧠
Here we'll share information about upcoming ACNS conferences, workshops, and other ECR-relevant opportunities!
#ACNS #EarlyCareerResearcher #Science #ACNSECR
Here we'll share information about upcoming ACNS conferences, workshops, and other ECR-relevant opportunities!
#ACNS #EarlyCareerResearcher #Science #ACNSECR
I have now reached the point of the year where I realise that my end-of-year to-do list is much too long and December is running out! Any non-urgent work is quickly becoming future Steph's problem 😂
December 8, 2025 at 1:03 AM
I have now reached the point of the year where I realise that my end-of-year to-do list is much too long and December is running out! Any non-urgent work is quickly becoming future Steph's problem 😂
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We were also pleased to host the inaugural Orygen Early- to Mid-Career Awards Showcase last week, with presentations from Orygen researchers including Dr @roospotkolder.bsky.social, Dr @stephmiles.bsky.social, Dr @scotttags.bsky.social, Dr Eleanor Bailey, Dr Shayden Bryce and Dr Elise Carrotte.
December 3, 2025 at 6:05 AM
We were also pleased to host the inaugural Orygen Early- to Mid-Career Awards Showcase last week, with presentations from Orygen researchers including Dr @roospotkolder.bsky.social, Dr @stephmiles.bsky.social, Dr @scotttags.bsky.social, Dr Eleanor Bailey, Dr Shayden Bryce and Dr Elise Carrotte.
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Trying to explain article processing charges to anyone who doesn’t conduct research
October 20, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Trying to explain article processing charges to anyone who doesn’t conduct research
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Congratulations to Orygen's Dr @stephmiles.bsky.social, who won the Best Research Presentation prize at this year's ANZAED conference, and to Senior Research Fellows Dr Isabel Zbukvic and Dr Katrina Witt on representing UniMelb at @science.org.au's Science at the Shine Dome event!
October 1, 2025 at 7:22 AM
Congratulations to Orygen's Dr @stephmiles.bsky.social, who won the Best Research Presentation prize at this year's ANZAED conference, and to Senior Research Fellows Dr Isabel Zbukvic and Dr Katrina Witt on representing UniMelb at @science.org.au's Science at the Shine Dome event!
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A nice shift in perceived colour between central and peripheral vision. The fixated disc looks purple while the others look blue.
The effect presumably comes from the absence of S-cones in the fovea.
From Hinnerk Schulz-Hildebrandt:
arxiv.org/pdf/2509.115...
The effect presumably comes from the absence of S-cones in the fovea.
From Hinnerk Schulz-Hildebrandt:
arxiv.org/pdf/2509.115...
September 24, 2025 at 12:04 PM
A nice shift in perceived colour between central and peripheral vision. The fixated disc looks purple while the others look blue.
The effect presumably comes from the absence of S-cones in the fovea.
From Hinnerk Schulz-Hildebrandt:
arxiv.org/pdf/2509.115...
The effect presumably comes from the absence of S-cones in the fovea.
From Hinnerk Schulz-Hildebrandt:
arxiv.org/pdf/2509.115...
Very excited to share that I’ve been awarded a grant to investigate body image processing in #AnorexiaNervosa using eyetracking.
Congratulations to these Orygen early career researchers, whose innovative work has been recognised with new grants 👏
More details: bit.ly/46BpOdj
@sidchop.bsky.social @stephmiles.bsky.social
More details: bit.ly/46BpOdj
@sidchop.bsky.social @stephmiles.bsky.social
September 22, 2025 at 7:59 AM
Very excited to share that I’ve been awarded a grant to investigate body image processing in #AnorexiaNervosa using eyetracking.
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Reviewer 2, about to recommend that you cite six of her papers (unrelated to your study)
September 11, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Reviewer 2, about to recommend that you cite six of her papers (unrelated to your study)
I am very happy to share a new paper that I have co-first authored with my colleague Kaitlyn Crocker. In this study, we explored the relationship between cognitive flexibility, divergent thinking, perfectionism, and #EatingDisorder symptoms.
doi.org/10.1080/1064...
doi.org/10.1080/1064...
Perfectionism, and divergent and flexible thinking in anorexia nervosa
Perfectionism and flexible thinking are frequently reported as impaired in anorexia nervosa (AN), however, the role of perfectionism and cognitive flexibility in eating disorder (ED) symptoms is un...
doi.org
September 8, 2025 at 5:25 AM
I am very happy to share a new paper that I have co-first authored with my colleague Kaitlyn Crocker. In this study, we explored the relationship between cognitive flexibility, divergent thinking, perfectionism, and #EatingDisorder symptoms.
doi.org/10.1080/1064...
doi.org/10.1080/1064...
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I’m excited to be introducing Winston and my PhD passion project to the world of eating disorders researchers, clinicians, and advocates today at the ANZAED 2025 conference! #anzaed2025 #cognitiveassessment #eatingdisorders #phdlife
August 28, 2025 at 11:18 PM
I’m excited to be introducing Winston and my PhD passion project to the world of eating disorders researchers, clinicians, and advocates today at the ANZAED 2025 conference! #anzaed2025 #cognitiveassessment #eatingdisorders #phdlife
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We could be one step closer to a new treatment for anorexia following promising results from a brain stimulation trial.
Learn more: bit.ly/3HXUzRb
Learn more: bit.ly/3HXUzRb
August 28, 2025 at 6:52 AM
We could be one step closer to a new treatment for anorexia following promising results from a brain stimulation trial.
Learn more: bit.ly/3HXUzRb
Learn more: bit.ly/3HXUzRb
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We are seeking people currently living in Australia to participate in virtual (i.e. over Zoom) focus groups. People under the age of 18 will need parental consent to participate. Follow the link to learn more: redcap.link/lzdud5ot
August 25, 2025 at 6:35 AM
We are seeking people currently living in Australia to participate in virtual (i.e. over Zoom) focus groups. People under the age of 18 will need parental consent to participate. Follow the link to learn more: redcap.link/lzdud5ot
After working on a massive grant application for the past two months, it is now submitted (hooray!). But now I'm struggling to remember what I was supposed to be working on before grants took over.
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July 28, 2025 at 1:20 AM
After working on a massive grant application for the past two months, it is now submitted (hooray!). But now I'm struggling to remember what I was supposed to be working on before grants took over.
I am very excited to share my new publication with @swanresearch.bsky.social on quality of life in #AnorexiaNervosa (AN). We examined health-related quality of life in women with current AN, women who were weight-restored (but not fully recovered), and healthy controls
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July 21, 2025 at 2:25 AM
I am very excited to share my new publication with @swanresearch.bsky.social on quality of life in #AnorexiaNervosa (AN). We examined health-related quality of life in women with current AN, women who were weight-restored (but not fully recovered), and healthy controls
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I've had my first article accepted in the International Journal for Eating Disorders and I am so so excited!! The study is on quality of life and #Anorexia nervosa. I can't wait to share the paper with you once it is available.
#EatingDisorders #Reserch
#EatingDisorders #Reserch
July 14, 2025 at 6:59 AM
I've had my first article accepted in the International Journal for Eating Disorders and I am so so excited!! The study is on quality of life and #Anorexia nervosa. I can't wait to share the paper with you once it is available.
#EatingDisorders #Reserch
#EatingDisorders #Reserch
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Researchers at Swinburne Uni are examining the impact of viewing social media content on body image & eating attitudes and behaviours. Your participation is greatly appreciated!! swinuw.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_... #research #socialmedia
July 9, 2025 at 5:26 AM
Researchers at Swinburne Uni are examining the impact of viewing social media content on body image & eating attitudes and behaviours. Your participation is greatly appreciated!! swinuw.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_... #research #socialmedia
Abstract submissions for the BIRD conference are now open. See below for more details.
Abstract submissions for the BIRD conference are now open! We look forward to reading your submissions and learning about the incredible research you are doing.
See here for more info: www.eventbrite.com.au/e/body-image...
See here for more info: www.eventbrite.com.au/e/body-image...
June 21, 2025 at 2:12 AM
Abstract submissions for the BIRD conference are now open. See below for more details.
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Anorexia nervosa’s complexity demands a collaborative, holistic approach to improve treatment outcomes and advance research, experts urge.
by Phillipou A, Schmidt U (...) Eddy KT et 3 al. in JAMA Psychiatry #MedSky
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by Phillipou A, Schmidt U (...) Eddy KT et 3 al. in JAMA Psychiatry #MedSky
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Anorexia Nervosa—Facts, Frustrations, and the Future
This Special Communication discusses challenges that have contributed to limited research progress in eating disorders, specifically anorexia nervosa, and recommends steps to improve research in this field.
jamanetwork.com
June 13, 2025 at 8:39 AM
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I’m very pleased to be a co-author on a paper that explores the complexities of conducting research & developing treatments for anorexia nervosa.
We hope this paper will encourage discussion and foster multidisciplinary collaborations.
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
We hope this paper will encourage discussion and foster multidisciplinary collaborations.
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
Anorexia Nervosa—Facts, Frustrations, and the Future
This Special Communication discusses challenges that have contributed to limited research progress in eating disorders, specifically anorexia nervosa, and recommends steps to improve research in this ...
jamanetwork.com
June 12, 2025 at 12:33 AM
I’m very pleased to be a co-author on a paper that explores the complexities of conducting research & developing treatments for anorexia nervosa.
We hope this paper will encourage discussion and foster multidisciplinary collaborations.
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
We hope this paper will encourage discussion and foster multidisciplinary collaborations.
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
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Anorexia nervosa is a severe mental illness with rising prevalence among youths, limited treatment options, and prominent physical and psychological challenges.
Learn more in this JAMA Psychiatry Special Communication: https://ja.ma/4dPxvjh
Learn more in this JAMA Psychiatry Special Communication: https://ja.ma/4dPxvjh
June 4, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Anorexia nervosa is a severe mental illness with rising prevalence among youths, limited treatment options, and prominent physical and psychological challenges.
Learn more in this JAMA Psychiatry Special Communication: https://ja.ma/4dPxvjh
Learn more in this JAMA Psychiatry Special Communication: https://ja.ma/4dPxvjh