The Role of Behavioral Health Treatment for Patients with Eating Disorders

Part 3: The Role of Behavioral Health Treatment for Patients with Eating Disorders

In part 3 of NCEED’s Eating Disorders in Primary Care series, this webinar discusses best practices in identifying and navigating treatment levels of care, implementing behavioral and therapeutic interventions, and coordinating care between primary care and behavioral health.

“Eating Disorders in Primary Care” is a 4-part webinar series developed in partnership with the California Primary Care Association (CPCA) to increase health center capacity to detect and treat eating disorders and to increase public knowledge and awareness of these illnesses.

Presenter

Jean Doak, PhD

Jean Doak, PhD

Professor of Psychiatry and Clinical Director in the Center of Excellence for Eating Disorders at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Learning Objectives

  • Discuss care coordination strategies for bi-directional eating disorder referrals between primary care and behavioral health
  • List treatment modalities for clients with co-occurring disorders
  • Describe criteria of all levels of care for eating disorder treatment
  • Explain how to navigate and refer clients to higher levels of care

Webinar Details

Audience

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

Learning Level

Introductory

Cost

Free

Duration

1.0 Hours