Conference: Eating Disorders in Males & the LGBTQ Community

Repeats every 2 weeks every Friday until Fri Dec 06 2019.
Friday, October 4, 2019 to Friday, December 6, 2019
9:00am - 4:30pm

 

Friday, December 6, 2019

9:00 AM – 4:30 PM (breakfast opens at 8:30 AM)

Best Western Conference Center

503 Washington Ave.

Kingston, NY 12401

 

The Ulster County Eating Disorder Coalition Presents: 

Underreported, Underrepresented

 

  • Hear individuals share their personal journey with eating disorders
  • Compare and contrast the contributing factors for eating disorders in males vs. females
  • Learn how disproportionately affected the LGBTQ community is by eating disorders
  • Discover resources available to our community

 

The conference offers two tracks: a clinical track and a community track. The clinical track will offer 4 FREE CEU’s to social workers licensed in New York.

 

The clinical track will include presentations on:

  • Eating disorders in the LGBTQ community
  • Eating disorders in males
  • When to refer to a higher level of care

The community track’s afternoon will include:

  • A guided meditation
  • A presentation on eating disorders in males and the LGBTQ community
  • Information on the prevention of eating disorders, and warning signs

 

 

*To sign up, call the Mental Health Association in Ulster County at 845-339-9090 x2207.

Contact Information

MHA in Ulster County
(845) 339-9090 x2207
Best Western Conference Center
503 Washington Ave.
Kingston, NY 12401
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