Eating Disorders and Disordered Eating in Diverse Trans Communities

Authors

Emil K. Smith, PhD, MSW, LCSW, University of Pittsburgh

Document Type

Presentation

Publication Date

1-28-2026

Comments

Presentation: 58:31

Abstract

Agenda

Disordered Eating & Trans Communities

• Prevalence, Impact & Barriers to Care

Body & Appearance Pressures for Trans People

• Intersections with Race/Ethnicity/Whiteness

So what? Implications for Screening & Practice

• Eating Disorder-Informed Care

Q & A

Recommended Citation

Smith, PhD, MSW, LCSW, Emil K., "Eating Disorders and Disordered Eating in Diverse Trans Communities" (2026). Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior Grand Rounds. Paper 128.
https://jdc.jefferson.edu/phbgr/128

Language

English