The causes of eating disorders: the multifactorial perspective

I Eating disorders (From) represent a problem of widespread and of great interest. However, the knowledge of these disorders still appears reduced and often the information disclosed is confused and contradictory. It follows that those who suffer from these disorders, and those who live in close contact, struggle to promptly recognize the signals related to a food problem and, consequently, to access the most effective treatments.

During the meetings, the team will present:

• The main subtypes of Eating disorders;
• the causes of debut;
• the methods of manifestation of these disorders in the different stages of life, in particular during adolescence;
• the role of social media in the development of Eating disorders in adolescence;
• effective treatments; the prevention of relapses.

The development of Eating disorders It is influenced by a complex intertwining of several biological, psychological and environmental factors. During the meeting, the medical factors related to the onset of the eating disorderswith particular attention to the genetic and hereditary component, as well as the bio-organic and structural aspects. Psychological factors will also be presented, such as perfectionism and low self -esteem, and socio -cultural factors, as elements that can contribute to the debut of a Eating disorder.

At the end of the seminar there will be room for the public questions: an opportunity to understand how to implement effective prevention strategies.

• Ilaria Riboldi
• Francesca Lissandresso
• Lavinia Rumeni
• Rosaria Nocita