Listen: NIMH, NEDA's Innovation in Eating Disorder Treatment, Awareness

Listen: NIMH, NEDA's Innovation in Eating Disorder Treatment, Awareness

 
Season: 2
| Episode: 13
Technology and data are helping health researchers personalize care for eating disorders.
Cynthia Bulik, Founding Director, Center of Excellence for Eating Disorders, UNC
Chelsea Kronengold, Communications Manager, NEDA
Cheri Levinson, Eating Anxiety Treatment Lab Director, University of Louisville

This special three-part episode recognizes Eating Disorder Awareness Week. Researchers from the National Eating Disorders Association and National Institute of Mental Health are pioneering treatments for mental illnesses and eating disorders to uplift underrepresented affected communities and personalize care. This includes demystifying the diseases, identifying future opportunities with data analysis and wearable technologies, and discussing recent advancements amid the COVID-19 pandemic.