For anyone who is interested in eating disorders as I am, I am attaching here some information about an international conference that is going to be held here in New York in March 2014! Although it seems a long way from now, registration opens very soon on October 15, 2013. The price for registration isn’t available yet, but it seems like a great once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for those of us who are yearning to partake in helping those affected by eating disorders and solving the mysteries of eating disorders!
2014 International Conference on Eating Disorders (ICED):
Mark your calendars and plan to join your colleagues for the 2014 International Conference on Eating Disorders (ICED) as we head to vibrant New York City. Registration begins October 14, 2013. The ICED is the premier gathering place for professionals and advocates engaged in research, treatment and prevention of eating disorders. Each year, ICED attendees, faculty, supporters and exhibitors create a unique, inspiring and intensive environment for education, training, collaboration and dialogue. Register early for the best rates.
The ICED 2014 Program Committee has organized an innovative program featuring a wide range of topics and diverse speakers from around the world discussing the latest research, treatment and prevention information, and innovations in the field of eating disorders. This year’s conference features a promises to greatly enhance your education, provide optimal networking and collaboration opportunities.
Join us!
2014 ICED Program Co-Chairs,
Bryn Austin
Nadia Micali
http://www.aedweb.org/Future_ICED.htm
Thank you for the update; the ICED conference sounds very interesting! I am fascinated by the fact that this conference is international and that there will be such a wide range of speakers and topics to be discussed. Previously, I have thought of eating disorders as more of a “western” problem; I recall learning in Intro to Psych that statistically, more individuals from industrialized nations (namely women) suffer from eating disorders such as anorexia and bulimia. This may be due to the fact that since food resources are so abundant, there is more of an emphasis on “restraint”–as propagated and enforced by mass media and popular culture. However, it is both disturbing and comforting to know that the issue is international. The only reason I chose the word “comforting” is because since this is a shared problem, then hopefully we can facilitate with finding a global solution (keeping cultural sensitivity in mind). I am curious to find out who the speakers will be and what their cultural, professional, and personal backgrounds are. I am definitely interested in attending!