Enhancing clinicians' understanding of body image and eating disorders in boys and men
Event date: -
Event location: Online
Event Link: https://cvent.me/PMWQkG
Event type: Single day (a day or less)
Enhancing clinicians' understanding of body image and eating disorders in boys and men
Presented by SickKids CCMH Learning Institute
Date: March 6, 2026
Time: 1 to 4p.m. ET
Facilitator: Kyle T. Ganson, PhD, MSW.
Description: While body image and eating disorders are often associated with girls and women, increasing research highlights their relevance among boys and men as well. This presentation will explore the latest literature on body image issues, eating disorders, muscle dysmorphia, and muscle-building behaviours (e.g., muscularity-oriented dietary practices, use of muscle-building dietary supplements and anabolic-androgenic steroids) in males. This review will include updated conceptualizations and statistics of these conditions and behaviours.
The presentation will explore nuances between eating disorders and muscle dysmorphia among boys and men, as well as clinical classification debates. It will also address common barriers to assessment and treatment for boys and men, offering practical recommendations and adaptations that clinicians can implement in their practice for more effective interventions. Participants will engage in meaningful self-reflection activities, discussions, and the exploration of case studies to apply presentation content and new understandings of body image and eating disorders among boys and men.
Learning objectives:
- Gain a well-rounded conceptualization and understanding of body image and eating disorders among boys and men.
- Understand unique risk factors present for boys and men for the development of poor body image and eating disorders.
- Identify 2-3 key barriers to assessment and treatment.
- Identify 2-3 treatment considerations and adaptations.
Registration fee: General - $150 | Student and group rates are available
For full program overview and registration details please visit: https://cvent.me/PMWQkG
Facilitator Bio:
Kyle T. Ganson, PhD, RSW, is an Assistant Professor at the University of Toronto's Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work. His research focuses on eating disorders, muscle dysmorphia, and muscle-building behaviours among adolescents and young adults, particularly boys and young men. Dr. Ganson has authored over 200 peer-reviewed academic papers in leading adolescent health, eating disorder, body image, and substance use journals. His research has been featured in national and international press, including the CBC, CTV News, U.S. News and World Report, Healthline, and The Guardian, among others. Dr. Ganson teaches clinical social work courses to MSW students. He has over 12 years of direct clinical social work practice experience and currently has a small private practice in Ontario.
Continuing Education (CE) information: 3 CE hours
SickKids Centre for Community Mental Health Learning Institute is approved by the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) to offer continuing education (CE) hours. The number of eligible CE hours are outlined within each program. SickKids Centre for Community Mental Health Learning Institute maintains responsibility for the programs.
Other licensing boards and professional organizations will grant continuing education credits for attendance at their own discretion; participants will need to submit the course outline and Certificate of Participation for their consideration.
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