The Swiss Society for Eating Disorders (SSED) is dedicated to raising awareness about eating disorders, prevention, along with early detection, while also striving to enhance the quality of treatment in both professional and health policy contexts.
The following activities serve this purpose:
Website: as a platform for information dissemination and expert networking.
Organization of an international conference every two years
Hosting an annual general meeting for members, featuring an expert lecture
Inviting members to visit treatment institutions once a year to learn about approaches and treatment concepts.
Establishing working groups to pursue specific goals of the Eating Disorders Expert Network and address current topics in the field.
Offering support to affected individuals through email consultations.
Raising public awareness through media and online platforms.
Promoting, coordinating, and publicizing specialized training and continuing education programs for professionals.
Recommending and supporting preventive initiatives in collaboration with affected individuals, healthcare professionals, schools, and institutions.
