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Professional Education

Community Event

Speaking Up and Saving Lives: Exposing the Ugly Truth about Adolescent Eating Disorders (Registration Closed)

Pine RestEventsProfessional EducationSpeaking Up and Saving Lives: Exposing the Ugly Truth about Adolescent Eating Disorders (Registration Closed)
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Eating disorders have one of the highest mortality rates of any psychiatric illness, with one death occurring every 22 minutes. Despite this shocking statistic, only 20% of adolescents struggling with an eating disorder seek treatment. Why, and what intervention can be done to give these students a more positive outcome and improve survival rates?

This presentation unveils the hidden epidemic of eating disorders in our youth and offers practical tips that can lead to an early diagnosis. Learn to spot signs, how to screen for symptoms, and identify the potential need to refer to a physician. We’ll also discuss evidence-based treatment options and next steps for children diagnosed with an eating disorder. Whether you’re a social worker, care provider or counselor, you’ll gain useful tools to start life-changing conversations with kids and their parents to get them the resources they need. 

Be the voice that saves a child—because every question counts.

 

Presenters

  • Brittani Hyde

    Brittani Hyde, LMSW, MBA

    Brittani is the supervising social worker for Pine Rest’s adolescent partial hospitalization programs, including both the general adolescent and eating disorder partial hospitalization programs. She holds master’s degrees in social work and business administration, with expertise in adolescent mental health, eating disorders, and program leadership. Her work centers on supporting children, adolescents, and families through evidence-based treatment and staff collaboration.
  • Megan Heath

    Megan Heath, MEd, RDN

    Megan is an eating disorder registered dietitian with experience at all levels of eating disorder care. She has a bachelor’s degree in dietetics with a master’s degree in health education and promotion with a concentration in eating disorders. She is currently working on her Certified Eating Disorder Specialist credential to further her eating disorder education. She is passionate about helping those with eating disorders recover and live full, healthy lives.
  • L Brown

    Lisa Brown, LBSW, CADC-M

    Lisa is the Transition Clinical Coordinator for the Eating Disorders Partial Hospitalization Program at Pine Rest. She is a licensed social worker and a Michigan Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor. As the dedicated transition resource for the eating disorders program, Lisa supports families throughout the admissions and discharge process, guiding parents and providers to ensure a smooth and coordinated transition into care. With over 25 years of experience in community mental health, Lisa is deeply passionate about helping individuals and families navigate complex healthcare systems with clarity and support.
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