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Causes: Eating Disorders & Addictions, Mental Health
Mission: Research/education regarding eating disorders
Programs: Offered symposium workshops and speakers as educational and training opportunities; offered pre-symposium professional development institutes designed to provide more intensive skills training for eating disorders professionals; provided pre-certification workshops for professionals seeking certification; offered track for physicians to learn about diagnosing and managing eating disorders; provided monthly newsletters to update prevention, research, training and treatment issues; provided referrals to professionals and general public. Referrals include therapists, treatment centers and nutritionists/dieticians via search function from online membership directory; provided comprehensive informational and interactive website for educational and reference information; provided consultation to media, schools, general public and professionals regarding eating disorders prevention, awareness and treatment.