Getting Unstuck: Treating Psychosomatic Symptoms in Eating Disorders
Presented by
Anne Marie O'Melia, MS, MD, FAAP, CEDS-C (She/Her/Hers)
This presentation will delve into the DSM-5 criteria for Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders, examining their intersection with Eating Disorders. We will explore the commonalities in symptom presentation and provide strategies for accurate assessment and differentiation between these diagnostic categories. Through case studies, attendees will be able to identify the potential functional role of some physical complaints commonly seen in eating disorder patients. Overall, attendees will gain insights into comprehensive assessment processes and effective treatment approaches.
Educational Objectives
- Explain how cultural norms can influence somatization of psychological distress.
- Describe and differentiate at least five physical symptoms that often overlap with an eating disorder diagnosis.
- Summarize the behavioral and physical health assessment process to differentiate somatic symptom disorder from an eating disorder.
If you have questions about this event, or need more information, please reach out to [email protected].
Available Continuing Education Credit
In support of improving patient care, Eating Recovery Center and Pathlight Mood & Anxiety Center is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
As a Jointly Accredited Organization, Eating Recovery Center and Pathlight Mood & Anxiety Center is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. Social workers completing this course receive 1.0 clinical continuing education credits.
Completion of this RD/DTR profession-specific or IPCE awards CPEUs (1.0 IPCE credit + 1.0 CPEU). If the activity is dietetics-related but not targeted to RDs or DTRs, CPEUs may be claimed which commensurate with participation in contact hours (One 60-minute hour = 1 CPEU). RDs and DTRs are to select activity type 102 in their Activity Log. Sphere and Competency selection is at the learner’s discretion.
Eating Recovery Center, LLC is approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6815 Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Eating Recovery Center is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
Eating Recovery Center, LLC is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Eating Recovery Center maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
Eating Recovery Center, LLC is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists #PSY-0232.
Eating Recovery Center, LLC is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors. #MHC-0280.
Eating Recovery Center, LLC is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0756.
This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change.
All Eating Recovery Center, LLC sponsored educational activities are presented in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you are in need of accommodations, please contact Wendy Foulds Mathes at [email protected].
