Working with body image issues and eating disorders: A guide to health professionals.

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Abstract

Body image satisfaction is important, particularly for females, in terms of positive mental health. A healthy body is part of a health body image and perception of self. We know that a poor body image is a key diagnostic criterion for eating disorders and is related to engagement in eating disordered behaviour and poorer mental health. Working with people with body image issues and eating disorders is complex and sensitivity is needed. Eating disorders are severe and complex conditions that often require expertise in order to work effectively with this client group. This presentation is a guide to health profressionals, including dieticians and nutritionists as to how to work with adults presenting with body image issues and eating disorders. The author will draw on her experience as a researcher and clinican having worked with many people of all ages and both genders presenting to her as a clinical psychologist.
Original languageEnglish
Pages1-1
Number of pages1
Publication statusUnpublished - 27 Jun 2017
EventJoint Event - 13th International Congress on Advances in Natural Medicines Nutraceuticals & Neurocognition & 14th International Conference on Clinical Nutrition - Rome, Italy, Rome, Italy
Duration: 27 Jul 201729 Jul 2017

Conference

ConferenceJoint Event - 13th International Congress on Advances in Natural Medicines Nutraceuticals & Neurocognition & 14th International Conference on Clinical Nutrition
Country/TerritoryItaly
CityRome
Period27/07/1729/07/17

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