Supporting Students with Eating Disorders- Where Do I Even Start?

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Please register here. BTLC Credits: IS, SEBMH

Presenters: Taylor Ford, Assistant Director of Clinical Services and Crisis Response, Sam McVancel, Licensed Psychologist, and Liz Gleason, Social Worker, Scanlan Center for School Mental Health

Description: Eating disorders in students have more than doubled over the last several years and school mental health providers may be the first to notice. Build awareness of the signs and symptoms of eating disorders and how to connect students and families with resources and support.

Learning Goals: 1) Develop awareness of signs and symptoms of eating disorders. 2) Increase knowledge about the levels of care and support available for individuals with eating disorders. 3) Gain understanding of how to connect students and families with resources for eating disorders.

Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa–sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact Scanlan Center for School Mental Health in advance at 319-467-1120 or scsmh-main@uiowa.edu.