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Enhancing clinicians’ understanding of body image and eating disorders in boys and men
Equip yourself with tools to better assess, engage, and treat boys and men facing body image challenges and disordered eating.
While body image and eating disorders are often associated with girls and women, increasing research highlights their relevance among boys and men as well. This presentation led by Dr. Kyle T. Ganson, will explore the latest literature on body image issues, eating disorders, muscle dysmorphia, and muscle-building behaviours (e.g., muscularity-oriented dietary practices, use of muscle-building dietary supplements and anabolic-androgenic steroids) in males. This review will include updated conceptualizations and statistics of these conditions and behaviours.
The training will explore nuances between eating disorders and muscle dysmorphia among boys and men. It will also examine current clinical classification debates. Common barriers to assessment and treatment for boys and men will be addressed. The session will offer practical recommendations and adaptations that clinicians can apply in their practice for more effective interventions.
Participants will engage in meaningful self-reflection activities and guided discussions. They will also explore case studies to apply presentation content and deepen their understanding of body image and eating disorders among boys and men.
Learning objectives:
- Develop a comprehensive understanding of body image and eating disorders in boys and men.
- Recognize the unique risk factors contributing to body image concerns in male clients.
- Identify 2–3 common barriers to accurate assessment and effective treatment.
- Identify 2-3 treatment considerations and adaptations to better support male clients in practice.
Don’t miss this opportunity to expand your expertise—reserve your spot now and better support the unique needs of boys and men in your clinical practice.
