Advancing Evidence-Based Eating Disorder Care Through Collaboration

Working Together for Better Outcomes

No single discipline holds all the answers when it comes to eating disorder prevention, treatment, and recovery. Meaningful progress happens when researchers, clinicians, educators, and individuals with lived experience work together to bridge the gap between science and practice.

At the Academy for Eating Disorders (AED), collaboration is at the core of everything we do. By bringing together professionals from around the world, AED creates opportunities to exchange ideas, challenge assumptions, and improve the quality of care available to individuals and families affected by eating disorders.

Why Collaboration Matters

The eating disorders field continues to evolve rapidly. New research is constantly expanding our understanding of diagnosis, treatment approaches, and long-term recovery. Ensuring those discoveries make their way into clinical practice requires ongoing communication across disciplines.



Through conferences, webinars, publications, and Special Interest Groups, AED provides a platform where professionals can learn from one another and apply evidence-based knowledge in meaningful ways.

"The best outcomes are achieved when research informs practice—and practice informs future research."

Building a Global Community

AED's international membership represents a diverse community of psychologists, psychiatrists, physicians, dietitians, social workers, researchers, educators, and advocates.

This diversity of expertise strengthens the profession by encouraging thoughtful discussion, interdisciplinary collaboration, and innovative approaches to care.

Whether you're beginning your career or have decades of experience, collaboration creates opportunities to learn, mentor, and contribute to meaningful progress.