CDP Presents: Eating Disorders - Assessment and Treatment in a Military Behavioral Health Context via Zoom

14 May 2024, Noon to 1:30 p.m. Eastern

Description: Eating Disorders are serious and complex mental health disorders that are estimated to affect nearly 30 million U.S. citizens over the course of their life, including service members. In fact, the incidence of Eating Disorders in service members is rising, with female service members at particularly elevated risk. Based on reports from the Defense Medical Surveillance System between 2017 and 2021, annual incidence rates of Eating Disorders rose from 1.1% to 2.2% in male service members and from 11.4% to 18.7% in female service members. However, these prevalence rates may be underestimated given that service members are not actively screened for Eating Disorders after entering service, and many may under report symptoms to avoid stigma and/or potential negative impact to career. In addition, military life and stressors can contribute to disordered eating patterns to conform to body composition standards and perceived expectations for the ideal physical appearance of a service member.

Behavioral health providers play a critical role in identifying, treating, and referring those experiencing symptoms related to Eating Disorders. They possess the expertise to utilize diagnostic screening and symptom measures, as well as the ability to engage in evidence-based treatments while monitoring need for referral to a different level of care.

This webinar provides evidence-based guidance for behavioral health providers to enhance their knowledge in assessment and first- and second-line interventions for Eating Disorders. It also addresses information on how to navigate a service member’s needs and unique considerations given their military context.

Please note: While registration is slated to end once the webinar begins on 14 May 2024, space in this event is limited and registration will close once capacity has been reached, even if this is before the final registration date. 

Target Audience: For behavioral health/healthcare providers who treat military personnel, veterans, and their families.

To access the course, on the day of the event, log into your account here: https://deploymentpsych.ce21.com/Account/MyAccount and click on the green "Launch Webinar" button.

System Requirements:
This course will be presented via Zoom teleconferencing software. Zoom is browser-based, however an add-in may need to be installed before attending. Participants can test their computer's capabilities by clicking here (or visiting https://zoom.us/test​). We recommend those using Internet connections on government or military locations test their ability to load Zoom in advance of the event to ensure there are no technical difficulties. Microphones and webcams are not necessary, but you will need a computer with working speakers or headphones. If you encounter connection difficulties when using your computer, the Zoom app is also available for iOS and Android devices.

Learning Objectives:
Attendees will be able to:

• Integrate appropriate assessments and select evidence-based treatments for eating disorders in clinical practice when working with military populations.
• Understand the multidisciplinary nature of and different levels of care for eating disorders to inform when referrals may be warranted.

Continuing Education Details:
The Center for Deployment Psychology is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Center for Deployment Psychology maintains responsibility for this program and its content. The Center for Deployment Psychology offers attendees 1.5 credit hours for participation in this training.

Participant attendance data will be collected electronically during webinars. There is a 30-day time limit post-training to complete all CE requirements. If you do not wish to complete the evaluation, please contact the training event's POC after the training event. Partial credits cannot be issued. 

Inquiries regarding CE credits may be directed via email to Micah Salas at micah.salas.ctr@usuhs.edu. CEs provided by American Psychological Association sponsors are acceptable for most licensed professionals when renewing their license and it is our experience that these CE credits have been recognized by most professional state license boards. However, please check with your board regarding the acceptability of these CE credits for this activity.

For additional CE information, click here or on the CE DETAILS button above. For technical issues, please contact Mr. Micah Salas (micah.salas.ctr@usuhs.edu) or Mr. Chris Adams (christopher.adams.ctr@usuhs.edu).