Dr. Gemma Sharp | The Complexities of Eating Disorders
Dr. Gemma Sharp | The Complexities of Eating Disorders
In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, Dr. Gemma Sharp gives us one-cent solutions to life’s $64,000 questions that include:
What are the challenges when it comes to treating eating disorders?
How can digital health and artificial intelligence help with eating disorder prevention?
How can menopause affect those with eating disorders? What are the other underrepresented groups in eating disorder research?
What are the Consortium for Research in Eating Disorders (CoRe-ED)'s goals?
Who is Dr. Gemma Sharp?
Dr. Gemma Sharp is an Associate Professor and NHMRC Emerging Leadership Investigator in the Department of Neuroscience at Monash University, where she leads the Body Image & Eating Disorders Research Group. She is also a senior clinical psychologist and research lead at Alfred Health where she specializes in the treatment of eating disorders.
Dr. Sharp originally trained as a molecular biologist, graduating with a Masters degree in Oncology from the University of Cambridge. She then transitioned to a career in clinical psychology and was awarded a PhD in Clinical Psychology from Flinders University. Her research career in both Medical Science and Psychology has seen her study and work in Australia, Japan, and the UK.
What did Dr. Gemma Sharp & Jodi Duval discuss?
02:42 Challenges and Inspirations in Treating Eating Disorders 04:06 Scope and Focus of Current Research 06:44 Digital Health and AI in Eating Disorder Prevention 07:35 Addressing Underrepresented Groups in Eating Disorder Research 08:19 Menopause and Eating Disorders: A Neglected Intersection 12:27 Cross-Cultural Perspectives on Hormonal Health 18:15 Genital Body Image: Research and Interventions 22:33 Introduction to the Consortium's Goals 23:12 Harnessing Existing Resources for New Treatments 27:08 Importance of Early Support and Sensitivity 29:17 Current Medications and Emerging Research 33:11 Understanding Different Types of Eating Disorders 35:38 Factors Contributing to Eating Disorders 38:56 Final Thoughts and Recommendations 42:13 Where to Find More Information
