New research by Dr. Shannon Zaitsoff, Dr. Jennifer Coelho and their team suggests that body-checking behaviours — like frequent weighing or scrutinizing one’s body in the mirror — could be key targets for eating disorder prevention programs.
At BC Children’s Hospital, psychologist and investigator, Dr. Jennifer Coelho, studies the experiences of young people with eating disorders to improve diagnosis and treatment. Dr. Coelho talks about the importance of eating disorders research and how patient participation is key to improving care for these common and serious conditions.
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