Explore the latest research on eating disorders in adolescent boys and young men, including muscularity-focused disordered eating, muscle dysmorphia, excessive exercise, supplement use, and performance-enhancing substances. Led by Dr. Jason Nagata this evidence-based presentation equips mental health professionals with practical assessment and treatment strategies to better recognize, diagnose, and support an often overlooked and underserved population.
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| Ticket Type | Price |
|---|---|
| ACAMH paying Members (Online, Concession) | EARLY BIRD £49 (until 18/12/26 then £69)(Join now and save) |
| ACAMH Learn Account Holders | EARLY BIRD £69 (until 8/12/26 then £89) |
| Non Members | EARLY BIRD £69 (until 8/12/26 then £89) |
| ACAMH Undergraduate/ Postgraduate Members | £10 |
| LMIC Members | Free |
Who should attend
The primary audience for this session would be; clinicians (clinical psychologists, CAMHS psychiatrists, eating disorder clinicians, CBT therapists), allied health professionals, dietitians, Medical (non-psychiatry, like Paediatricians).
About the event
Eating disorders in boys and men are common, clinically significant, and frequently missed. Traditional models have often centred on thinness and weight loss, potentially obscuring presentations driven by muscularity, leanness, performance, or weight gain. This presentation will examine current research on gender differences in eating disorders, with a particular focus on adolescent boys and young men.
We will consider epidemiology, risk factors, and clinical presentation, including dietary restriction, weight-gain efforts, protein overconsumption, compulsive exercise, muscle-building supplements, and appearance- and performance-enhancing substances. We will explore muscularity-oriented disordered eating and muscle dysmorphia, including their psychological and physical consequences, medical complications, and implications for assessment.
The talk will also consider treatment and relevant clinical guidance, highlighting practical ways for mental health professionals to recognise less familiar presentations, ask more effective questions, and respond appropriately. Throughout, we will focus on translating emerging evidence into compassionate, clinically useful care for a population that remains underidentified and underserved.
Learning outcomes
- Recognize gender-specific features in the presentation of eating disorders among adolescent boys and young men.
- Describe muscularity-oriented disordered eating and muscle-enhancing behaviors, including dietary practices, excessive exercise, supplement use, and appearance- and performance-enhancing substances.
- Identify key symptoms and clinical features of muscle dysmorphia in adolescent boys and young men.
About the speaker
Dr. Jason Nagata is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the University of California, San Francisco, specializing in adolescent and young adult medicine. His research focuses on eating disorders, body image, social media, and muscle-building behaviors, particularly among boys and men. He is editor of Eating Disorders in Boys and Men and Senior Editor of the Journal of Eating Disorders. He has published over 500 peer-reviewed articles, and his research has been featured in The New York Times, The Guardian, NPR, and NBC News. He has received national and international awards for his contributions to adolescent health.