Now accepting abstract submissions for the 2026 EDAC-ATAC Conference! To review submission requirements & submit an abstract visit: innovative4youevents.com/edac-atac202...

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/...

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....

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/...

Wondering what our organization is all about? Swipe to learn more about the Eating Disorders Association of Canada:

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/...

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....

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....

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!

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/...

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/mem...

Can EDs like anorexia nervosa influence social rejection sensitivity? This recent article from the Journal of Eating Disorders investigates: jeatdisord.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....

Want to refer back to some of the journal articles we've reposted? They're now all sorted at the link in our bio: linktr.ee/edac_atac

Adolescence can be a critical period for developing EDs where peer influence can be significant. Learn more about the relationship between peer attachment, disordered eating, and body dissatisfaction: jeatdisord.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....

We're offering a new membership discount for students who want to become EDAC members! For a limited time, student memberships will be free! Sign up here: edac-atac.com/register/mem...

Our next Psychotherapists in Private Practice Section is coming up soon! Email us at [email protected] to get the link, we'd love to see you there!

Heard about the new ANZEAD credential? It's a program designed for healthcare professionals to develop the knowledge and training needed for ED treatment. This study analyzes the experiences of professionals who completed the program: jeatdisord.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....

Join us on our new Linkedin account! This page will focus on academic research in the ED field, and promoting networking events that may interest young researchers: www.linkedin.com/company/eati...

Our Psychotherapists in Private Practice Section is meeting next week! Interested in joining? Email us at [email protected] to get started, we'd love for you to attend!

Can smartphones be used as a treatment tool in ED management? This article explores a randomized trial that used smartphone-supported cognitive behavioral therapy: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...

#ICYMI, we're giving away a free year of EDAC membership, and there's still time to enter in the draw! Head to our instagram page to find the details: linktr.ee/edac_atac

Different eating disorders can all have a diverse range of symptoms, and not all are easily recognizable. This article explores weight loss behaviors that go beyond traditional diagnostic criteria: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...

What role does Artificial Intelligence have in the field of eating disorders? The International Journal of Eating Disorders is accepting research on the topic, with initial submissions due July 25 and final revisions due November 30: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/page/journal...

Working on publishing academic work about the role of social support in eating disorder management? The Journal of Eating Disorders is looking for research submissions, which they'll be accepting until July 31! www.biomedcentral.com/collections/...

Thinking about becoming a member with EDAC? Benefits include access to webinars, networking opportunities, and a discount on tickets to attend our next annual conference in Halifax! edac-atac.com/become-a-mem...

We're giving away a free year of EDAC membership! To enter, head to our instagram page and like and share our post mentioning this contest, and you'll be automatically entered! A winner will be picked and announced next week, and it could be you! linktr.ee/edac_atac

Wondering what our organization is all about? We're a group of professionals working in the field of eating disorders, focused on promoting education, research, and networking. Swipe to learn more!

#ICYMI, our recent webinar on talking to clients about medications like Ozempic is now up on our website. Members can access this recording, as well as other past webinars, here: edac-atac.com/members-area...

Bulimia Nervosa (BN) is recognized as a significant issue in global health. This new article in the Journal of Eating Disorders analyzes its global burden of disease from 1990-2021, with projections of what to expect by 2030 jeatdisord.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....

Working on a student research project? We're starting a new series in our newsletter to highlight the incredible and important work that students are doing in the ED field! Submissions should be emailed to [email protected], up to 500 words in accessible language.

"Body functionality" is a new and growing field of research within the ED community, with principles that have been present in Indigenous cultures for centuries. Learn more about the intersections between body functionality and Indigenous knowledge here: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

What is ARFID? This disorder is new in the DSM-5, typically motivated by a lack of interest in eating, different from other eating disorders like anorexia or bulimia which are more tied to body image concerns. Learn more about ARFID here:

The negative impacts of weight bias in healthcare professionals has been well documented. This new article by @JEatDisord explores implicit and explicit weight bias of undergraduate female students in health-related fields: jeatdisord.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....

Eating disorders can affect anyone, from any demographic group. Using lived experience, the NEDIC has put together a series of resources, supports, and information for 2SLGBTQ+ people about different aspects of EDs: nedic.ca/2slgbtq/

Want to learn more about Eating Disorders in LGBTQ+ communities? Our next #SpeakerSeries is tomorrow, discussing clinical recommendations for treating EDs in Transgender communities. Email us today to sign up!

New research from the "Body Image" journal analyzes body concealment and its connection to self-objectification, finding that body concealment is negatively linked to overall wellbeing www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Resources and support can be just as important for family and friends as they are for people with eating disorders. Here are some resources we recommend:

Anorexia can be influenced by a variety of factors, including psychological issues like trauma. This new article looks at treatment outcomes for adolescents with anorexia who experienced emotional abuse as children: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...

Our next speaker series is coming up soon! Join us on June 26 at 12pm ET for an engaging discussion on treating eating disorders in transgender communities, with research-informed recommendations for clinical practice

Distance and cost can act as significant barriers to accessing ED care. A new pilot study tests the effectiveness of a guided self-help intervention. Read more: edr.iaedpfoundation.com/guided-self-...

Did you know we're growing our presence on social media? Find all our accounts here, including Tik Tok, X, Facebook, and Instagram: linktr.ee/edac_atac

This Sunday is your last chance to participate in AED's survey for ED professionals! You don't have to be a member to participate, and the survey is available in 8 languages, including French, Arabic, and Spanish: bit.ly/AEDglobalsur...

On social media, the #BodyPositivity movement has grown increasingly popular, and this new article by Becker et al. examines how engaging with these posts may impact body image: doi.org/10.1016/j.bo...

Our #Nutrition section is meeting tomorrow, and it's not too late to sign up! Email [email protected] to get started, we'd love for you to join!

Previous research shows that online sexual objectification can influence disordered eating in female college students. This article goes in depth on the relationship between these variables, and provides recommendations to prevent disordered eating: jeatdisord.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....