Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S) and Eating Disorders in Athletes

This webinar will provide a history of and current research on Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S) and how it relates to eating psychopathology, including the co-presentation of specific disordered eating behaviors and eating disorders. We will review screening methodologies, health and performance consequences, potential interventions. Finally, we will discuss distinguishing features between RED-S and overtraining syndrome, and future research and clinical recommendations related to RED-S.

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Presenter

Rachael Flatt, MA

Rachael Flatt, MA

Clinical Psychology Doctoral Candidate, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Learning Objectives

  • Describe RED-S and the association with eating disorder psychopathology.
  • Determine which athletes may be at risk for RED-S and what screening measures to consider using.
  • Provide psychoeducation to patients about RED-S, its presentation, and the potential health and performance consequences.
  • Describe differences between RED-S, eating disorder psychopathology, and overtraining syndrome.
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Webinar Details

Audience

Primary care and behavioral health providers serving children, adolescents, and young adults

Learning Level

Introductory

Cost

Free

Duration

1.0 Hours

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Funding for the National Center of Excellence for Eating Disorders was made possible by Grant No. H79SM081924 from SAMHSA of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement by, SAMHSA/HHS or the U.S. Government.