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Eating Disorders: Prevalence and Treatment in the Pandemic
Sep
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Eating Disorders: Prevalence and Treatment in the Pandemic


Friday, September 17, 2021 at 1 PM - 2:30 PM EDT

Mental health clinicians are charged with an important role that ultimately safeguards the public. This has been more evident as our communities navigate the pandemic. When it comes to eating disorders, most professionals have not had adequate education let alone supervised experience to work with this population. Media is continuously noting the “rise in eating disorders during the pandemic,” which includes a surge in seeking treatment with unfortunate waitlists for trained professionals or facilities. The program will provide clinicians with critical information to inform best practice standards to work with someone with an eating disorder as well as when to seek a higher level or care or consultation with a specialist.