Julia Cassidy, MS, RDN, CIEC, CEDS-C

Presentation Title:

“Navigating the Overlap: ADHD, Eating Behaviors, and Eating Disorders – Strategies for Nourishment and Recovery”

Presentation Overview:

This presentation will explore the overlapping eating behaviors commonly observed in individuals with ADHD and eating disorders. It will also explore evidence-based nutritional interventions that support individuals with ADHD and eating disorders to better manage eating behaviors and improve overall well-being. Attendees will also learn about various strategies for promoting balanced eating patterns for those with ADHD an an eating disorder.

Learning Objectives:

1. Attendees will be able to identify three overlapping eating behaviors commonly observed in individuals with ADHD and eating disorders.
2. Attendees will be able to describe two evidence-based nutritional interventions that support individuals with ADHD and eating disorders in managing eating behaviors and improving overall well-being.
3. Attendees will be able to apply at least two eating strategies for promoting balanced eating patterns that support recovery in individuals with both ADHD and an eating disorder.

Speaker Biography:

Julia Cassidy, MS, RD, CEDS-C, is a seasoned dietitian with 20 years of experience in weight-inclusive nutrition within behavioral health. She is the Regional Director of Nutrition (West) for Eating Recovery Center. She has served as VP of Clinical Nutrition and Director of Nutrition and Wellness. Julia is a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist Consultant, Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, and trained in Nutrition Psychiatry. She has held leadership roles with BHN and AED. A sought-after speaker, she presents nationally and internationally on nutrition psychiatry, intuitive eating, and eating disorders. Passionate about healing relationships with food, she provides compassionate, evidence-based care.