Historically, eating disorders have been considered an issue specific to females. Not much research exists on eating disorders in men. For men in treatment for eating disorders, any tactics or approach applied during treatment likely comes from research done primarily on women.
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Please find below the details of the webinar, ‘Assessment and treatment of Latino males with eating disorders: Cultural considerations. We hope to see you there.
Topic: Assessment and Treatment of Latino Males with Eating Disorders: Cultural Considerations
Date: Wednesday, July 20, 2022 from 1:00pm – 2:00pm EST
Presenter: Mae Lynn Reyes-Rodríguez, Ph.D., FAED
Historically, eating disorders have been considered an issue specific to females. Not much research exists on eating disorders in men. For men in treatment for eating disorders, any tactics or approach applied during treatment likely comes from research done primarily on women.
This webinar addresses the cultural values that are important to consider when working with Latino males. Working with Latino males adds another level of complexity, as cultural factors could play a unique role in the eating disorder presentation. These factors often make assessment and treatment complex. After viewing this webinar, you will be able to:
- Identify cultural values and other relevant factors to be considered when working with Latino males.
- Discuss cultural considerations that are suggested during the assessment and treatment of Latino males.
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Presenter:
Mae Lynn Reyes-Rodríguez, Ph.D., FAED
Associate Clinical Professor, Psychiatry Department
UNC Chapel Hill
Description:
Historically, eating disorders have been considered as a “female” issue. Although there has been a growth in the research body addressing eating disorders in males, symptoms presentation, clinical assessment and treatment are some of the aspects that we have adopted and applied from the research primarily conducted with females. Working with Latino males adds another level of complexity as cultural factors could play a unique role in the eating disorder presentation, and therefore affecting the assessment and treatment. This webinar is designed to discuss the cultural values that are important in our intervention approach when working with Latino males.
Learning Objectives:
1. To identify cultural values and other relevant factors to be considered when working with Latino males.
2. To discuss cultural considerations that are suggested during the assessment and treatment of Latino males.
Speaker Bio:
Dr. Mae Lynn Reyes-Rodríguez is an Associate Clinical Professor in the Psychiatry Department of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She is a fellow of the Academy for Eating Disorders (AED) and a Content Expert for the National Center of Excellence for Eating Disorders (NCEED). Dr. Reyes-Rodríguez is the Editor-in-Chief of the Puerto Rican Journal of Psychology. As a researcher and clinical psychologist, she has devoted her clinical research career to adapt eating disorder treatments for the Latinx population in Puerto Rico during her early career and later with Latinxs in the mainland, particularly in Central North Carolina. She has published numerous papers and book chapters on cultural adaptation. She is actively involved in the Latinx community as a columnist in one of the main Latino newspapers in NC, La Noticia, in which she provides psychoeducation on mental health in order to raise the awareness and reduce the health disparities in this community.
Accreditation Statement
The National Center of Excellence for Eating Disorders (NCEED) is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The National Center of Excellence for Eating Disorders (NCEED) maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
The School of Medicine of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Credit Statement
The School of Medicine of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) ™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. To access your credit for this activity, go to www.med.unc.edu/cpd, click on the transcript link, choose UNC Onyen, and log in with your onyen and password. You can then generate a report showing your credit for the time period you specify. If you do not have an onyen, please contact the CME Coordinator (douglas_hudson@med.unc.edu). Your credit will be available 1-2 days after the activity.
Disclosure statement
This activity has been planned and implemented under the sole supervision of the Course Director, Jean Doak, PhD, and the planning committee listed above, in association with the UNC Office of Continuing Professional Development (UNC CPD). The course director, planning committee members, content developers, and CPD staff have no relevant financial relationships with commercial interests as defined by the ACCME.
