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Boys, Men with Eating Disorders: Who’s Trained to Help?

Survey finds low knowledge and confidence among outpatient psychotherapists treating boys and men with eating disorders.

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    Limited knowledge in treating male eating disorders among therapists.

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    27% reported no knowledge of eating disorders in boys/men.

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    Average clinicians see 15 patients weekly.

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    12% identify as eating disorder specialists.

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    Need for more training on symptom presentations (64%).

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    Majority lack confidence in treatment approaches.

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    Webinars are most common training format.

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    No funding reported; conflicts of interest disclosed.

Original Source(s)

Boys, Men with Eating Disorders: Who’s Trained to Help?

  • by Teraya Smith

  • April 8, 2026

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