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Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder: Evaluation and Treatment in Children and Adolescents
August 30, 2024 | 12:00 – 2:00pm CST | 2 CEHs | $30 | Live Webinar | Clinical Content
This workshop is expected to be approved for 2 hours of clinical content
Description:
ARFID (Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder) is a devastating eating disorder associated with food sensitivities, low interest in food, and fear of eating. We will discuss the symptoms ARFID including how to identify this eating disorder and how to approach patients and families in discussing care. We will also discuss current treatment approaches to treating ARFID and how to seek treatment.
Learning Objectives:
- Learn how to identify Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)
- Explore how to approach patients & families in discussing care for ARFID
- Discuss current treatment approaches for ARFID and learn how to seek treatment
Dr. Marcus Westerman, MD, PhD – Psychiatrist, Park Nicollet Melrose Center
Level: Basic | For: Psychologists, Marriage and Family Therapists, Clinical Social Workers, Counselors | Ages Addressed: All Ages
About the Presenter
Marcus Westerman, MD, PhD is an adult and child and adolescent psychiatrist at Melrose Center specializing in eating disorders. Dr. Westerman has participated in developing and researching treatment for Avoidant/Rescrtictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) in concert with providers at Harvard/Mass General hospital. Dr. Westerman also holds a PhD in Neuroscience.