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Narrative

The mission of the AED is to advance eating disorder prevention, education, treatment, and research. We are expanding the global community of committed professionals.

The purpose of the Academy for Eating Disorders is:

1. To promote the effective treatment and care of people with eating disorders and associated disorders
2. To develop and advance initiatives for the primary and secondary prevention of eating disorders
3. To provide education and dissemination of knowledge regarding eating disorders to members of the Academy, other professionals, and the general public
4. To stimulate and support research in the field
5. To promote multidisciplinary representation and expertise within the Academy membership and its governing structure
6. To advocate for the field on behalf of patients, the public, and eating disorder professionals
7. To assist in the development of guidelines for training, practice and professional conduct within the field
8. To identify and reward outstanding achievement and/or service in the field

Service Types

• Family Support

Program Type

• Information/Referral

Populations Served

• Eating Disorders

Ages Served

• 14 - 18
• 19 - 22
• 23 – 59
• 60 +

Additional Information

• Fees: Free Service