About the event: Eating disorders are on the rise among college students, with risk increasing by 13% from 2013-2021. This presentation will provide campus health professionals with evidence-based strategies to identify and compassionately support students struggling with disordered eating and eating disorders.
Drawing from her own recovery journey, Equip peer mentor Jamie Drago will share her experience navigating an eating disorder as a college student. Clinical social worker Lara Effland will then outline best practices for screening, assessment, and providing resources for treatment on campus.
With real-life examples and actionable advice, this presentation aims to empower college health staff to proactively address the rising tide of eating disorders on campus. There will be time at the end for Q&A.
Learning objectives: After participating in this session, attendees should be able to:
- Identify unique risk factors and common clinical presentations of eating disorders in college populations.
- Summarize recommended practices for eating disorder screening, assessment, and identification in university health services and outpatient clinical settings.
- Describe strategies for providing individual and campus-wide support for students experiencing eating disorders and body image issues.
Accreditation information:
- Eligible providers who attend the webinar will be eligible for up to 1 credit through ACCME, APA, or CDR.
- Equip designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
- Full attendance is required to earn continuing education credit through the APA and CDR.
- This presentation was submitted for approval as a continuing professional education activity by the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
Lara Effland, LICSW, CEDS-S has over 15 years of experience in the field of eating disorders. Lara has played a vital role in various national behavioral health organizations and currently serves as Director of Adult Services at Equip.
Jamie Drago, an Equip Peer Mentor, draws from a rich background in adolescent inpatient psychiatric care and behavioral health residential settings. With a foundation as a former competitive studio dancer, Jamie has a particular passion for working with athletes and young adults. Jamie is currently pursuing a degree in Nutrition and Dietetics with a focus on Weight Inclusive Health.
Registration cost:Free
We currently offer Continuing Education credits to:
- Physicians (ACCME)
- Licensed psychologists (APA)
- Dietitians and other medical or mental health providers can request to obtain credit through, and at the discretion of, their licensing or credentialing organization
Available CE credits:
- 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 1 APA CE Credit
- 1 CDR CPEU Lecture Hour
Additional CE information
Refund policy: This activity is offered free of charge.
Target audience: The target audience for this presentation includes medical doctors, nurse practitioners, registered dietitians, therapists, case managers, and other health care providers.
Learning format / activity type: Live activity
Continuing Education accreditation:
APA: Equip Health is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor Continuing Education for psychologists. Equip Health maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
ACCME: Equip is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Other healthcare professionals: We are happy to provide a certificate of attendance for all providers who stayed for the duration of the activity, however, it is up to the individual attendee to determine whether this activity meets the Continuing Education requirements of their licensing or credentialing organization. Please check your state’s rules and regulations for more information regarding your Continuing Education requirements.
Attendance: Full attendance is required to earn Continuing Education credit through the APA. It is up to each individual attendee to determine whether this activity meets the Continuing Education requirements of their licensing or credentialing organization. Please check your state’s rules and regulations for more information regarding your Continuing Education requirements.
Disclosures:
- Equip Health receives no commercial funding for these events.
- The presenter(s) mentioned above, faculty for this educational event, have no relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.
- Planners for this educational event have no relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.
Questions?
Contact ce@equip.health