Food Fight: Eating Disorders and Adolescents
Eating disorders occur more frequently and have a higher mortality rate in adolescents than any other mental health disorder, affecting all socioeconomic groups, minority populations, and sexual orientations. Eating disorders are even more common than Type 2 diabetes in this age group. Yet eating disorders remain under-recognized, underdiagnosed and undertreated. This presentation will provide an overview of the current research into who is most susceptible and why, warning signs to look for, which evidence-based treatments are most effective, and when/how to refer for specialized care. Less...
Learning Objectives
- Understand the social, biological and psychological risk factors for adolescents and eating disorders
- Become aware of the relationship between weight stigma and weight bullying and their impact on the development of eating disorders in adolescents
- Identify the warning signs for adolescents who might be struggling with eating issues and how and when to refer for specialized care
Tuesday, June 29, 2021
03:00 PM EDT - 05:00 PM EDT
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CE Information - Earn 2 CE Credit Hours
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State of Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage & Family Therapist Board
Commission on Dietetic Registration
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