About AED

Our Vision

Global access to knowledge, research and best treatment practice for eating disorders. The Academy for Eating Disorders is a global professional association committed to leadership in eating disorders research, education, treatment, and prevention. Our goal is to provide global access to knowledge, research and best treatment practice for eating disorders. For the public via its website, AED provides education on eating disorder symptoms and treatment recommendations.

Our Mission

Founded in 1993, the Academy for Eating Disorders is a global professional association committed to leadership in eating disorders research, education, treatment, and prevention. AED helps physicians, psychiatrists, psychologists, nutritionists, academic researchers, students and experts through lived experience connect and collaborate with each other and keep abreast of recent developments in eating disorders research. AED's main event is the annual International Conference on Eating Disorders (ICED), a scientific conference that spans research and education from basic science to cutting edge emerging research in the field. ICED is attended by both leaders and future leaders in the field of Eating Disorders from around the world.

AED Strategic Goals

• Generate knowledge and integrate collective expertise about eating disorders
• Provide platforms to promote understanding, sharing of knowledge, and research practice integration
• Building capacity in the next generation of eating disorder professionals
• Foster innovation and best practice by recognizing excellence in the field of eating disorders
• Ensure that eating disorders are addressed on a unified global basis by building relationships around the world
• Increase awareness among policy regulators and funders of the importance of eating disorders research and treatment
• Build the capacity and sustainability of AED