Eating Disorders Association of Canada

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:
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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:
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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:
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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...

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!
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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...

Global, regional and national level burden of bulimia nervosa from 1990 to 2021 and their projections to 2030: analysis of the global burden of disease study - Journal of Eating Disorders Bulimia nervosa (BN) is increasingly recognized as a significant public health issue worldwide. This study aims to explore the effects of BN on global, regional, and national scales by analyzing data ...

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 edac@edac-atac.ca, up to 500 words in accessible language.

Body functionality through an indigenous lens: Learning from indigenous knowledge systems to facilitate appreciation Body functionality, a facet of positive body image, has demonstrated its strong relationship with improvements in body image and wellbeing. While body…

"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:

Weight bias among undergraduate women with health-related majors: a systematic review - Journal of Eating Disorders Background Weight bias in healthcare has negative consequences for both patients and providers. While weight bias has been examined among healthcare professionals, understanding levels of bias during ...

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....