Reston, VA, March 9, 2016. The Academy for Eating Disorders (AED)--a global professional association committed to leadership in eating disorders research, education, treatment and prevention—is highlighting the issue of social justice and inclusion at its annual International Conference on Eating Disorders (ICED), May 5th-7th 2016 in San Francisco, CA.
Reston, VA, February 24, 2015. Eating disorders can be lethal, cost millions of dollars to treat annually, and affect individuals across the globe. The Academy for Eating Disorders (AED), a global professional association committed to leadership in eating disorders research, education, treatment and prevention--has announced their keynote speaker for the annual International Conference on Eating Disorders (ICED), May 5-7, 2016, in San Francisco, CA.
The Joint Commission (TJC) has agreed to add several new requirements to its accreditation review of behavioral health care organizations providing treatment for individuals with eating disorders and their families.
Results from a newly published study indicate that individuals with eating disorders are at increased risk of death compared to the general population. Investigators found that individuals with anorexia nervosa (AN) had a five times higher mortality rate than their same age peers
Members of the eating disorder community—including affected individuals and their families, professionals, researchers and policy makers—have united to increase access to accurate information, eradicate myths and collectively advocate for resources and policy change.
A new study has demonstrated positive results in reducing potential vulnerabilities for disordered eating and promoting body satisfaction, healthy eating and weight management among young children through a novel intervention for parents.
AED commends Governor Jay Nixon’s decision to sign into law a bill that specifically defines the guidelines for the coverage of eating disorders. Missouri is now set to become the first state to establish specific parameters insurance companies must follow under the Affordable Care Act regulations. Simply put, this bill defines how eating disorders will be covered by insurance in the state of Missouri.
The Academy for Eating Disorders has joined with significant national and international medical associations opposing a proposed Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) policy interpretation that would allow employers to inquire about employees’ private genetic or medical data. Such requested information is unrelated to an employee’s ability to do his or her job and penalizes the employee who chooses to keep this information private. A letter expressing grave concern about the interpretation, and signed by 68 organizations, was sent to the EEOC.
In the face of many myths, the Academy for Eating Disorders (AED) releases “Nine Truths About Eating Disorders” in order to clarify public understanding. Produced in collaboration with Dr. Cynthia Bulik, PhD, FAED, who serves as distinguished Professor of Eating Disorders in the School of Medicine at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, “Nine Truths” is based on Dr. Bulik’s 2014 “9 Eating Disorders Myths Busted” talk at the National Institute of Mental Health. Leading associations in the field of eating disorders also contributed their valuable input.
The Academy for Eating Disorders (AED) observes National Eating Disorders Awareness Week, February 26-March 3 in the United States, by reaffirming its commitment to leadership in eating disorders research, education, treatment and prevention. By doing so, AED joins other eating disorders organizations nationwide in assisting to raise awareness of the potential dangers of eating disorders and the need for early identification and treatment.
The Academy for Eating Disorders is pleased to announce a new informational resource, “Eating Disorders: Critical Points for Early Recognition and Medical Risk Management in the Care of Individuals with Eating Disorders,” which is now freely accessible on their website. This document--the first of its kind intended to provide guidance specific to managing eating disorders in primary-care practice-- offers key guidelines, a list of signs and symptoms, and strategies to help general practitioners make an early diagnosis, medically stabilize patients, and support evidence-based care for patients with eating disorders.
Join AED for the International Conference on Eating Disorders, April 28-30, in Miami.
Several major eating disorders organizations have joined forces and are urging focus on health and lifestyle rather than weight as a measurement of well-being.
The Academy for Eating Disorders (AED) expresses support for members of the fashion industry who have recently expressed opposition to practices that promote idealization of an unhealthy thin beauty ideal through the use of underweight models.
The Academy for Eating Disorders is issuing a Position Paper on The Role of Family in Eating Disorders that outlines research refuting the common misconception that families are a primary cause of anorexia or bulimia nervosa.
Delta Delta Delta, a leader among social Greek organizations, along with Carolyn Becker, PhD, FAED, of Trinity University were recognized with the first-ever Research-Practice Partnership Award from the Academy for Eating Disorders (AED).
The Academy for Eating Disorders (AED) announced the 2009 recipients of its awards for significant contributions to the advancement of research and treatment of eating disorders in the latest issue of The Forum, its quarterly newsletter for members.
The Academy for Eating Disorders (AED) has canceled the 2009 International Conference on Eating Disorders (ICED), scheduled for April 30 "“ May 2 in Cancun, Mexico, because of increasing concerns over the possibility of a global H1N1, or swine flu, pandemic.
The Academy for Eating Disorders has released a position paper in the March issue of its scientific journal explaining the scientific rationale for identifying eating disorders as serious mental illnesses.
The Academy for Eating Disorders (AED) issued guidelines for childhood obesity prevention programs to ensure that community- and school-based efforts are carried out with equal concern for children's physical, social and emotional health.
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