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Overview

C. Barr Taylor was affiliated with Stanford University in the United States and contributed extensively to the field of Psychology, particularly within Clinical Psychology. Their research spanned various subfields including Sociology and Political Science, Applied Psychology, Experimental and Cognitive Psychology, and Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health.

The main topics covered in their work included:

  • Eating Disorders and Behaviors
  • Impact of Technology on Adolescents
  • Digital Mental Health Interventions
  • Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
  • Mental Health Research Topics
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum Disorders
  • COVID-19 and Mental Health

Their published papers appeared frequently in several academic venues, with a notable presence in:

  • International Journal of Eating Disorders
  • Eating Behaviors
  • UNC Libraries
  • BMC Psychiatry
  • Journal of Medical Internet Research

Among the most cited papers authored by C. Barr Taylor were:

  • "Digital technology can revolutionize mental health services delivery: The COVID-19 crisis as a catalyst for change" (2020), published in International Journal of Eating Disorders
  • "Current state of scientific evidence on Internet-based interventions for the treatment of depression, anxiety, eating disorders and substance abuse: an overview of systematic reviews and meta-analyses" (2020), published in European Journal of Public Health

Their frequent co-authors included:

  • Ellen E. Fitzsimmons-Craft
  • Denise E. Wilfley
  • Marie-Laure Firebaugh
  • Michelle G. Newman
  • Katherine N. Balantekin

C. Barr Taylor's body of work focused heavily on digital and behavioral interventions related to mental health and eating disorders, exploring the intersection of technology and psychological treatment. Their research network and publication record reflect collaborations with other notable figures in the domain of clinical and applied psychology, particularly those involved in digital cognitive behavior therapy and prevention of eating disorders.

Best Publications

  • Depression and Coronary Heart Disease Recommendations for Screening, Referral, and Treatment: A Science Advisory From the American Heart Association Prevention Committee of the Council on Cardiovascular Nursing, Council on Clinical Cardiology, Council on Epidemiology and Prevention, and Interdisciplinary Council on Quality of Care and Outcomes Research: Endorsed by the American Psychiatric Association

    Judith H. Lichtman;J. Thomas Bigger;James A. Blumenthal;Nancy Frasure-Smith

  • Effects of communitywide education on cardiovascular disease risk factors. The Stanford Five-City Project.

    JW Farquhar;Stephen P. Fortmann;JA Flora;CB Taylor

  • A Case-Management System for Coronary Risk Factor Modification after Acute Myocardial Infarction

    R F DeBusk;N H Miller;H R Superko;C A Dennis

  • Body-image and eating disturbances predict onset of depression among female adolescents: a longitudinal study

    Eric Stice;Chris Hayward;Rebecca P. Cameron;Joel D. Killen

  • Peer, parent, and media influences on the development of weight concerns and frequent dieting among preadolescent and adolescent girls and boys.

    Alison E. Field;Carlos A. Camargo;Carlos A. Camargo;C. Barr Taylor;Catherine S. Berkey;Catherine S. Berkey

  • Pursuit of thinness and onset of eating disorder symptoms in a community sample of adolescent girls: A three‐year prospective analysis

    Joel D. Killen;C. Barr Taylor;Chris Hayward;Darrell M. Wilson

  • Relation between dieting and weight change among preadolescents and adolescents.

    Alison E. Field;S. B. Austin;C. B. Taylor;Susan Malspeis

  • Weight concerns influence the development of eating disorders: A 4-year prospective study.

    J D Killen;C B Taylor;C Hayward;K F Haydel

  • Group- vs home-based exercise training in healthy older men and women. A community-based clinical trial.

    A C King;W L Haskell;C B Taylor;H C Kraemer

  • Predictors of adoption and maintenance of physical activity in a community sample

    James F. Sallis;William L. Haskell;Stephen P. Fortmann;Karen M. Vranizan

  • Naturalistic weight-reduction efforts prospectively predict growth in relative weight and onset of obesity among female adolescents.

    E Stice;R P Cameron;J D Killen;C Hayward

  • Effects of Antidepressant Medication on Morbidity and Mortality in Depressed Patients After Myocardial Infarction

    C. Barr Taylor;Marston E. Youngblood;Diane Catellier;Richard C. Veith

  • Evaluation of an internet support group for women with primary breast cancer.

    Andrew J. Winzelberg;Catherine Classen;Georg W. Alpers;Heidi Roberts

  • Perceived self-efficacy and pain control: opioid and nonopioid mechanisms.

    Albert Bandura;Ann O'Leary;C. Barr Taylor;Janel Gauthier

  • Perceived self-efficacy in coping with cognitive stressors and opioid activation.

    Albert Bandura;Delia Cioffi;C. Barr Taylor;Mary E. Brouillard

  • Catecholamine secretion as a function of perceived coping self-efficacy.

    A Bandura;C B Taylor;S L Williams;I N Mefford

  • Effects of early postmyocardial infarction exercise testing on self-perception and subsequent physical activity

    Craig K. Ewart;C.Barr Taylor;Linda B. Reese;Robert F. DeBusk

  • Does Television Viewing Increase Obesity and Reduce Physical Activity? Cross-sectional and Longitudinal Analyses Among Adolescent Girls

    Thomas N. Robinson;LD Hammer;JD Killen;HC Kraemer

  • Smoking cessation after acute myocardial infarction: effects of a nurse-managed intervention.

    C. Barr Taylor;Nancy Houston-Miller;Joel D. Killen;Robert F. DeBusk

  • Effects of antidepressant medication on morbidity and mortality in depressed patients after myocardial infarction.

    Unknown

  • Depression and Coronary Heart Disease: Recommendations for Screening, Referral, and Treatment

    Judith H. Lichtman;J. Thomas Bigger;James A. Blumenthal;Nancy Frasure-Smith

  • A Case-Management System for Coronary Risk Factor Modification After Acute Myocardial Infarction

    R F DeBusk;N H Miller;R Superko;C. A Dennis

Frequent Co-Authors

Denise E. Wilfley
Denise E. Wilfley Washington University in St. Louis
Mickey Trockel
Mickey Trockel Stanford University
Michelle G. Newman
Michelle G. Newman Pennsylvania State University
Ellen E. Fitzsimmons-Craft
Ellen E. Fitzsimmons-Craft Washington University in St. Louis
Joel D. Killen
Joel D. Killen Stanford University
Helena C. Kraemer
Helena C. Kraemer Stanford University
Walton T. Roth
Walton T. Roth Stanford University
Brian Oldenburg
Brian Oldenburg University of Melbourne
W. Stewart Agras
W. Stewart Agras Stanford University
Chris Hayward
Chris Hayward Stanford University

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