Training for Healthcare Professionals
Eating Disorders in Gender Diverse Youth: Guidance for Primary Care Providers
Gender diverse youth are at increased risk for body image concerns and disordered eating. It is important that primary care providers be able to address these concerns using a gender-affirming approach. Webinar participants will learn how eating disorders may present in gender diverse youth and how best to provide care simultaneously for gender dysphoria and disordered eating.
Webinar Details
Audience: Primary care and behavioral health providers serving children, adolescents, and young adults
Duration: 1 hour
Cost: Free
Credit: 1 CE Credit or Certificate of Attendance
Learning Objectives
- Understand the prevalence and characteristics of eating disorders in gender diverse youth (GDY)
- Identify risk and protective factors for development of eating disorders in GDY
- Develop gender-affirming approach to assessment and management of eating disorders
- Recommend resources where patients, families and providers can seek additional support for care of GDY with eating disorders
Registration and CE Credit
Please complete the registration form before watching the webinar.
To receive 1 CE Credit:
- Complete the registration form above.
- View the webinar video below.
- Complete the evaluation survey.
- Complete the post-test.
- You will receive a certificate with your 1 CE Credit by email within 7 business days.
The National Center of Excellence for Eating Disorders (NCEED) is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. NCEED maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
If you have questions, contact us at info@nceedus.org
Presenter
Martha F. Perry, MD
Associate Professor; Medical Director, UNC Children’s Primary Care Clinic; UNC Chapel Hill
