Know the warning signs: Detecting eating disorders earlier to treat patients more successfully

Center for the Treatment of Eating Disorders – 2016 Education Series

Please join us on June 8th for “Know the warning signs: Detecting eating disorders earlier to treat patients more successfully.” Eating disorders are complex and may look different for each child or adolescent. If not identified or treated in their early stages, eating disorders can become chronic, debilitating and life-threatening. Early diagnosis combined with family-involved treatment greatly improves the chance of long-term recovery. Be prepared and learn to identify the warning signs.
This free event series is open to parents, teachers, counselors, pediatricians and others interested in learning more about eating disorders and treatment options.

Event details:

Wednesday, June 8th, 2016
11:30am-1:00pm
Edina Country Club, 5100 Wooddale Ave, Edina, MN 55424 (directions)
Cost: Free presentation
This free event series is open to parents, teachers, counselors, pediatricians and others interested in learning more about eating disorders and treatment options.
To reserve your spot contact Allison Bauman at 952-992-5504 or [email protected].

Speakers:

Julie Lesser, MD
Child, Adolescent and Adult Psychiatrist
Medical Director for the Center for the Treatment of Eating Disorders
Children’s Minnesota

Beth Brandenburg, MD
Adolescent and Adult Psychiatrist
Associate Medical Director for the Center for the Treatment of Eating Disorders
Children’s Minnesota

Rebecka Peebels, MD
Co-director of the Eating Disorder Assessment and Treatment Program; Professor, Division of Adolescent Medicine The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia

Dr. Peebles’ research interests focus on the health outcomes of disordered eating in adolescents of diverse weight ranges, and how the Internet can be used as a vector to both help and harm young people as they try to approach a healthy weight.