Treatments for eating disorders and body image concerns are typically developed for young, cisgender, white, able-bodied, thin women. Consequently, those who do not fit this stereotype of someone affected by these concerns may experience barriers to fully engaging in treatment. This presentation will give an overview of some of the limitations of eating disorder and body image concern treatment with a particular focus on how these treatments may overlook marginalised groups (e.g., LGBTQIA+ people, people who are differently racialized). The potential to improve treatments and potential directions for inclusive approaches to treatment will be discussed.

Jo is a researcher and lecturer in psychology within the College of Sport, Health, and Engineering at Victoria University. They completed their undergraduate studies in psychology at Flinders University in 2014, and completed their PhD, which focused on stigma and eating disorders, at La Trobe University in 2018. Their current research interests are body image and eating disorders, particularly in marginalised people. They have lived experience of an eating disorder.

A link to the recorded presentation can be sent via email request to the following CIDRN@vu.edu.au