In the sixth and final instalment of the 2026 GP Webinar Series from St Patrick’s Mental Health Services (SPMHS), Carol McCormack, Clinical Nurse Manager 3 and Petrina Tighe, Clinical Nurse Manager 1 at SPMHS’ Willow Grove Adolescent Unit will explore management of eating disorders in adolescence.
Eating disorders commonly emerge during adolescence and can have a significant impact on both physical and mental health. GPs are often an important first point of contact for young people and their families. This webinar will provide a practical guide to recognising and assessing eating disorders in adolescents; identifying medical and psychological risk; and responding appropriately within primary care.
It will also explore best practice approaches to referral and ongoing support, with the aim of supporting GPs to feel more confident in supporting young people and their families throughout their recovery journey.
This hour-long webinar will cover the following topics:
- Understanding eating disorders in adolescents
- Recognising the signs and assessing a young person with a suspected eating disorder in the GP surgery
- Managing eating disorders, including risk-assessment , referral and supporting young people and their families.