Technology in Eating Disorders Care: Where We Are and What Lies Ahead
Why should I attend?
Despite the growing awareness of eating disorders, most individuals affected never receive the care they need. Technology offers significant promise in closing this gap—expanding access, supporting early identification, and enhancing engagement in care. Join Laura D’Adamo and Dr. John Torous for a timely discussion on the evolving landscape of technology-enabled care for eating disorders. The conversation will look at what’s working today, the challenges that still remain, and how new tools and technologies could shape the future of treatment and support.
Laura D’Adamo, MS
Laura D’Adamo, MS is a clinical psychology doctoral candidate at Drexel University. Her research focuses on developing, testing, and implementing technology-based interventions for eating disorders and other mental health conditions, with the ultimate goal of expanding access to evidence-based care.
John Torous, MD, MBI
Dr. Torous directs the Digital Psychiatry division at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, affiliated with Harvard Medical School. He's a psychiatrist and faculty member, with a background in engineering and computer science. He completed his education at UC Berkeley and UC San Diego before pursuing residency and fellowships at Harvard. He's a leading figure in exploring mobile mental health technologies, with numerous publications and leadership roles in psychiatric associations and research programs. Additionally, he serves as the editor-in-chief of JMIR Mental Health.