Racial and Ethnic Minority Populations

Abstract

In this panel discussion, Dr. Kelsie Forbush meets with Dr. Marisol Perez, Dr. Priscilla Lui, and Dr. Natasha Burke to discuss eating disorders in racial and ethnic minority populations. Dr. Perez’s area of expertise is in the clinical presentation of eating disorder symptoms among ethnic minority populations, specifically Hispanic and Latinx populations. Dr. Lui’s area of expertise is the impact of culture, ethnicity, and race on addictive behaviors. Dr. Burke’s area of expertise is measurement and modeling techniques used in underrepresented populations and intersectionality in eating disorders. Topics discussed include Western-based measurement/treatment, collectivism, participatory treatment, intersectionality, interpersonal interactions, language accessibility across groups, recruiting techniques, inclusivity at touchpoints, barriers in treatment, and increased training in working with diverse populations.