Eating Disorders in Gender Diverse Youth: Guidance for Primary Care Providers

Eating Disorders in Gender Diverse Youth: Guidance for Primary Care Providers

Gender diverse youth are at increased risk for body image concerns and disordered eating. It is important that primary care providers be able to address these concerns using a gender-affirming approach. Webinar participants will learn how eating disorders may present in gender diverse youth and how best to provide care simultaneously for gender dysphoria and disordered eating.

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Presenter

Martha F. Perry, MD

Martha F. Perry, MD

Associate Professor and Medical Director at UNC Children’s Primary Care Clinic, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the prevalence and characteristics of eating disorders in gender diverse youth (GDY)
  • Identify risk and protective factors for development of eating disorders in GDY
  • Develop gender-affirming approach to assessment and management of eating disorders
  • Recommend resources where patients, families and providers can seek additional support for care of GDY with eating disorders
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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.