Paid Sponsorship by Eating and Behavioral Health Associates, LLC
Treating Patients with Eating Disorders for the Multidisciplinary Team will be held on Saturday, November 12, from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. virtually and in-person at the EBHA Education Center in Columbus, OH. fake text for space. fake text for space. fake text for space.
This workshop is targeted for all members of the multidisciplinary treatment team for eating disorders, including but not limited to physicians, psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, psychologists, social workers, counselors, and dieticians. This training will provide a groundwork of knowledge for any professional who is interested in understanding the complexity of eating disorder diagnosis, assessment, medical, psychological, and nutrition aspects of appropriate referral and treatment in primary care, specialty care, and outpatient mental healthcare.
The American Psychiatric Association (APA) Practice Guidelines for eating disorders includes a multidisciplinary team of which the members of the team must understand the roles of each of the team members in order to provide effective, collaborative treatment.
We will review the role of each team member and describe the treatment approaches used by each. The morning sessions will focus on eating disorder risk factors, diagnosis, and assessment. The afternoon sessions will focus on the psychosocial, nutritive, medical and psychiatric treatments, as well as practical tips for physicians and other healthcare professionals on how to approach discussion of weight and other concerns that can be sensitive to patients.
- Myths and stereotypes of eating disorders
- COVID’s influence on eating disorders
- Co-morbid mental health disorders and suicidal behaviors
- Prevalence of eating disorders in the general and minority populations
- Biological and psychosocial risk factors
- The role of dieting in the development of eating disorders
- Assessment and diagnosis of DSM-5 eating disorder diagnoses
- Assessment of level of care and referrals
- Evidence-based psychosocial treatments
- Medical assessment and treatment
- Psychiatric medications and considerations
- Role of the dietician and nutrition considerations
- Weight stigma and body talk.
Early bird, resident, and student discounts are available. An application for continuing medical education will be submitted for up to 6.5 credits.
For more information and to register, visit the Eating & Behavioral Health Associates website.