Men and Eating Disorders Workshop

Join Dr. Chukwuemeka Nwuba, Dr. Tahani Dahir, and other experts for a powerful workshop exploring eating disorders in boys and men.

We will:

• focus on male eating disorders, a topic often overlooked and under-discussed.
• explore how social environments - such as schools, gyms, workplaces and within families - promote body ideals
• look at early signs of eating disorders in boys and men, often misread as signs of strength rather than illness.
• highlight stigma and gendered expectations that prevent men from recognising symptoms or seeking help.
• address structural barriers, including race, gender, sexuality, and economic pressures, that shape access to care.
• challenge dominant narratives around who is seen as needing or deserving of treatment.

With insights from both clinicians and those with lived experience, this workshop will challenge assumptions and deepen our understanding of male eating disorders within the wider systems that shape health and inequality.

The full programme is currently being developed and will be available soon.

The workshop content will also be available to ticket holders for up to a month after it has ended. Visit our workshop and event FAQs for further details.

Who should attend?

The event is relevant to those who work with and support people with eating disorders, including:

• Healthcare professionals – psychiatrists, doctors, psychologists, psychotherapists, eating disorder and mental health practitioners, nurses, dietitians, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, service leads, counsellors, or any professional working in eating disorders
• School or university staff - including wellbeing or pastoral staff
• Students - psychology students, doctorate Students, PhD students or  healthcare students (including medical and other professions).
• Academics or researchers
• Those responsible for shaping and commissioning eating disorder services.
• Anyone who is caring for someone with an eating disorder - family members, partners, friends or guardians are welcome to attend.

Please note that the programme is designed to appeal both to people working professionally in a field related to eating disorders and to those caring for a loved one with an eating disorder. Due to the programme content and the debates which will ensue, the event content may not be suitable for someone currently suffering and could be significantly triggering for some