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Academy for Eating Disorders


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http://www.aedweb.org

Summary:

The Academy for Eating Disorders is a global professional association committed to leadership in eating disorders research, education, treatment, and prevention. Members of the Academy are the leading academics, researchers, and clinicians in the field of treatment of Eating Disorders. AED has various membership categories. Regular members are those who hold an advanced degree, are trained and have experience in the field of eating disorders; are individual, professional or lay people interested in the field of eating disorder; are or are involved in public or professional activities related to eating disorders organizations or the field of eating disorders.

The members of AED are united around a vision of global access to knowledge, research and best treatment practice for eating disorders. The mission of AED is to To that end, they are working together to pursue the following strategic objectives:

1. To generate knowledge and integrate collective expertise about eating disorders 2. To provide platforms for the promotion of understanding, sharing of knowledge, and research-practice integration in the field of eating disorders 3. To build capacity in the next generation of eating disorders professionals 4. To foster innovation and best practice by recognizing excellence in the field of eating disorders