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Eating Disorders Association of Canada/Association des Troubles Alimentaires du Canada: Professionals in the field of ED & related issues serving those in need. https://linktr.ee/edac_atac

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Eating Disorders Association of Canada @edac-atac.bsky.social · Aug 15

Wondering what our organization is all about? Swipe to learn more about the Eating Disorders Association of Canada:

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Eating Disorders Association of Canada @edac-atac.bsky.social · Sep 8

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

To review submission requirements & submit an abstract visit: innovative4youevents.com/edac-atac202...

Eating Disorders Association of Canada @edac-atac.bsky.social · Aug 29

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/...

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...

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Eating Disorders Association of Canada @edac-atac.bsky.social · Aug 26

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!

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Eating Disorders Association of Canada @edac-atac.bsky.social · Aug 22

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....

Eating Disorders Association of Canada @edac-atac.bsky.social · Aug 19

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/...

Eating Disorders Association of Canada @edac-atac.bsky.social · Aug 15

Wondering what our organization is all about? Swipe to learn more about the Eating Disorders Association of Canada:

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Eating Disorders Association of Canada @edac-atac.bsky.social · Aug 13

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

Eating Disorders Association of Canada @edac-atac.bsky.social · Aug 12

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/...

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....

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Eating Disorders Association of Canada @edac-atac.bsky.social · Aug 11

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!

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Eating Disorders Association of Canada @edac-atac.bsky.social · Aug 8

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....

Eating Disorders Association of Canada @edac-atac.bsky.social · Aug 7

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!

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Eating Disorders Association of Canada @edac-atac.bsky.social · Aug 6

#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!

Eating Disorders Association of Canada @edac-atac.bsky.social · Aug 5

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....

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...

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Eating Disorders Association of Canada @edac-atac.bsky.social · Aug 4

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!

Eating Disorders Association of Canada @edac-atac.bsky.social · Aug 1

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/...

Eating Disorders Association of Canada @edac-atac.bsky.social · Jul 31

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...

Eating Disorders Association of Canada @edac-atac.bsky.social · Jul 30

Can EDs like anorexia nervosa influence social rejection sensitivity? This recent article from the Journal of Eating Disorders investigates: jeatdisord.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....

Eating Disorders Association of Canada @edac-atac.bsky.social · Jul 29

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

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Eating Disorders Association of Canada @edac-atac.bsky.social · Jul 25

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....

Eating Disorders Association of Canada @edac-atac.bsky.social · Jul 24

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...

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Eating Disorders Association of Canada @edac-atac.bsky.social · Jul 23

Our next Psychotherapists in Private Practice Section is coming up soon! Email us at [email protected] to get the link, we'd love to see you there!

Eating Disorders Association of Canada @edac-atac.bsky.social · Jul 22

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 @edac-atac.bsky.social · Jul 21

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...

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Eating Disorders Association of Canada @edac-atac.bsky.social · Jul 18

Our Psychotherapists in Private Practice Section is meeting next week! Interested in joining? Email us at [email protected] to get started, we'd love for you to attend!

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Eating Disorders Association of Canada @edac-atac.bsky.social · Jul 17

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/...