Eating Disorders Association of Canada

Now accepting abstract submissions for the 2026 EDAC-ATAC Conference!

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The Hidden Spectrum Within Eating Disorders: Clustering Neurodivergent Traits and Sensory Sensitivity Objective Emerging research suggests that autistic traits and sensory sensitivities are prevalent among individuals with eating disorders (EDs), particularly females. Traditional diagnostic approach...

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/...

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Working in Private Practice? We're looking to grow our section, and would love to have you join! E-mail edac@edac-atac.ca for more information, including details for the next meeting on September 26.

Learning From Those Who Have Lived: A Scoping Review Exploring the Involvement of Lived Experience Co‐Design in Eating Disorder Research Methodologies Objective There is a growing demand in health research and policy to meaningfully involve people with lived experience in co-creating research and treatment services, especially in eating disorders....

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!

Losing weight, gaining confidence? actual weight does not predict body (dis)satisfaction and self-esteem in adolescents with anorexia nervosa - Journal of Eating Disorders Background In line with modern-day beauty ideals, many adolescent girls strive to have a slender figure. Thus, low body weight is expected to be related to greater body satisfaction and self-esteem in...

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 edac@edac-atac.ca 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....

Eating Disorders Association of Canada | LinkedIn Eating Disorders Association of Canada | EDAC-ATAC is a Canadian organization of professionals in the field of eating disorders and related areas. | EDAC-ATAC is a Canadian organization of professiona...

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 edac@edac-atac.ca 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

Beyond the Diagnostic Checklist: A Large‐Scale Analysis of Under‐Recognized Weight Loss Behaviors in Individuals With Eating Disorders Objective This study aimed to explore the diverse range of weight loss behaviors that extend beyond traditional diagnostic criteria, highlighting the variability in symptom presentation. Method We...

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!
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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...