Big Ideas in Eating Disorders
Accelerating Research to Transform Policy and Practice
$201.03
- Paperback
364 pages
- Release Date
22 September 2026
Summary
Turning bold ideas into real progress for eating disorder prevention and treatment.
Eating disorders are among the most serious mental health conditions. The field has made major strides in identifying risk factors, refining interventions, and building evidence-based treatments. Yet the reality remains stark: eating disorders continue to pose a critical public health challenge, and far too many people still lack access to effective care.
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Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781433849657 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1433849658 |
| Author: | Ruth Striegel Weissman, Kathleen P. Pike |
| Publisher: | American Psychological Association |
| Imprint: | American Psychological Association |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 364 |
| Release Date: | 22 September 2026 |
| Weight: | 0g |
| Dimensions: | 229mm x 152mm |
About The Author
Ruth Striegel Weissman
Ruth Striegel Weissman, PhD
Professor of psychology and Walter A. Crowell University Professor of the Social Sciences, Emerita, at Wesleyan University. She has taught at Wesleyan since 1987.
Awards and Recognition:
- Academy for Eating Disorders (AED) Lifetime Achievement Award
- AED’s Leadership Award for Research
- Research Award of the Coalition for Eating Disorders Research, Policy, and Action
- New England Psychological Association’s Distinguished Contribution Award
Leadership Roles:
- Past president of the Academy for Eating Disorders
- Past president of the Eating Disorders Research Society
Current Role:
- Editor-in-chief of the International Journal of Eating Disorders
Kathleen M. Pike, PhD
Professor of psychology at Columbia University Irving Medical Center. She began her career in eating disorders over thirty years ago at the same institution.
Expertise and Recognition:
- World expert in the field of eating disorders.
- Pioneering work in developing innovative, evidence-based treatments.
- Scientific contributions to expanding global understanding of eating disorders.
Leadership Roles:
- President of the Eating Disorders Research Society
- Fellow of the Academy for Eating Disorders
Current Role:
- Host of the podcast Big Ideas In Eating Disorders
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