Thu, Jun 27
|Virtual Event
Screening, Assessment, and Brief Interventions for Eating Disorders in Community Mental Health Settings
In this presentation, we will review what eating disorders are, who and how to screen, initial interventions, when to consider referring an individual for additional support, and how to help caregivers who may be supporting someone with an eating disorder.
Time & Location
Jun 27, 2024, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Virtual Event
About the event
Eating disorders are common mental health disorders that can negatively affect quality of life and can be fatal. It is important for clinicians to be able to recognize individuals with disordered eating and help them get the treatment they need. In this presentation, we will review what eating disorders are, who and how to screen, initial interventions, when to consider referring an individual for additional support, and how to help caregivers who may be supporting someone with an eating disorder.    Objectives:  - Identify who is at risk for eating disorders  - Describe how to screen for eating disorders  - Discuss interventions for eating disorders and when to refer for specialized treatment  - Discuss how to support caregivers to help someone who has an eating disorder, especially if they need treatment.