Working Group: Public Relations and Prevention (currently paused)

The goal of the Working Group (WG) is to raise public awareness about eating disorders and promote prevention through presentations, workshops, and training programs. Currently, the WG is actively involved in projects targeting groups with an elevated risk of developing eating disorders, such as members of academic sports associations and dancers in training. Collaborating with contacts at sports academies and the management of the Zurich Dance Academy, the WG provides active information sessions and preventive, supportive interventions. Plans are underway to expand the scope of these efforts to include additional at-risk groups.

The WG is composed of professionals from various fields, including medicine, nutritional counseling, and movement therapy. The team welcomes new members who can bring fresh ideas, connections to new target groups, media expertise, or experience in modern communication techniques.

Working Group on "Intervision for Eating Disorder Specialists working in an Institutional Setting."

This working group aims to facilitate a professional exchange of knowledge on specialized topics in the treatment of eating disorders. Discussions cover treatment concepts, unique challenges in outpatient and inpatient care, and considerations for different age groups. A key focus of the group is addressing clinical and ethical issues in severe cases of eating disorders. These discussions are supported by case presentations and include considerations of somatic, psychological, and medical-ethical aspects. The group meets online approximately four times a year to accommodate participants from across Switzerland. Members represent interdisciplinary fields, including medicine along with psychology, ensuring a diverse and comprehensive approach to the topics discussed.

Contact: patrick.pasi@usz.ch

Working Group: Children and Adolescents with Eating Disorders

This working group consists of professionals dedicated to treating children, adolescents, and their families who are affected by eating disorders. Members share a common interest in advancing and refining treatment approaches.

The group focuses on two main areas:

1. Networking: Building connections among professionals to foster collaboration and shared expertise.
2. Exchange of Ideas: Discussing treatment concepts, therapeutic approaches, and current topics in the field, including emerging challenges such as the impact of social media on eating disorders.

All participants are encouraged to actively contribute by sharing insights, professional resources, or posing questions to the group. This collaborative approach ensures a dynamic exchange of ideas and continuous learning.

Contact: michele.berndt@clienia.ch or dirk.buechter@kispisg.ch