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Eating Disorders Association of Canada/Association des Troubles Alimentaires du Canada https://t.co/sxORpx8ke1 edac-atac.ca Canada Joined February 2010-
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Now accepting abstract submissions for the 2026 EDAC-ATAC Conference! To review submission requirements & submit an abstract visit: innovative4youevents.com/edac-atac2026.…
New research suggests that autistic traits and sensory sensitivities are prevalent among female ED patients. This study aims to identify neurocognitive profiles using a person-centered approach: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/ea…
In Journal of Eating Disorders 👪Paternal overprotection, maternal rejection, and maternal overprotection can lead to lower self-compassion ❤️🩹In turn, low self-compassion is related to greater eating concerns ➡️Read more: doi.org/10.1186/s40337…
Did you know? EDAC's next conference is coming up next April, and members can receive a discount when registration opens. Be sure to save the date!
Ontario has recently updated quality standards for ED treatment, following a surge in ED rates after the Covid-19 pandemic. Service users have called for change for 50 years, and this article analyses these new policies and their impacts: jeatdisord.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.11…
Delayed treatment for eating disorders can have serious consequences. This new article explores why rates of treatment uptake are low in young people, and provides public health recommendations: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/ea…
Working in Private Practice? We're looking to grow our section, and would love to have you join! E-mail [email protected] for more information, including details for the next meeting on September 26.
Lived experience plays a very important role in ED research. This new study investigates over 6,500 research articles to analyze lived experience in research ideation, search strategy, and analysis: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/ea…
Heading back to school this fall? Make sure to take advantage of our student membership deal to enjoy benefits like networking, learning more about ED research, and more!
Can EDs be passed on from parent to child? This article uses genetics, parent-child relationships, and behavioral factors to answer that question: jeatdisord.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.11…
In Journal of Eating Disorders 💪Concerns about body image in men can lead to strict eating habits for muscle gain, i.e. muscle dysmorphia. 🏋️♂️This study found that gay men may have more intense concerns about muscularity and exercise. ➡️Read more: doi.org/10.1186/s40337…
Interested in attending our next annual conference? Save the date for April 27-28 2026! Meet colleagues in the ED field, learn about new research in the field, and more!
#ICYMI, student memberships with EDAC will be free until December 31. There's never been a better time to join! Have any questions? Feel free to DM us!
Low body weight is typically expected to increase body satisfaction and self-esteem. However, adolescents with AN typically have high levels of body dissatisfaction despite having low body weight. This article investigates these connections: jeatdisord.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.11…
If you've seen our recent membership promotion, you might be thinking about becoming an EDAC member. There are lots of membership benefits, including joining section groups, learning about leadership opportunities, and more!
In Journal of Eating Disorders 😣Adolescents with AN exhibit high levels of body dissatisfaction despite being underweight 🖋️The study shows a disconnection between body weight and body (dis)satisfaction/self-esteem in adolescents with AN ➡️Read more: doi.org/10.1186/s40337…
Clinicians can often have an "expected body weight" (EBW) for patients in ED treatment. However, EBWs have inconsistent guidance and little empirical research on how to discuss this topic. This article reviews clinician and patient perspectives: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/ea…
Did you hear? Student EDAC memberships will be FREE for a limited time, make sure to share this with all the students in your network! edac-atac.com/register/membe…
Can EDs like anorexia nervosa influence social rejection sensitivity? This recent article from the Journal of Eating Disorders investigates: jeatdisord.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.11…
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