We generally don’t think too much about eating, until it goes awry, something that often occurs in early adolescence. Learn more with us.
We generally don’t think too much about eating, until it goes awry, something that often occurs in early adolescence. The reasons for these kinds of problems are many.
Please join our Northwell experts in primary care, behavioral health and nutrition for a moderated panel discussion on “When Healthy Eating Goes Extreme: Eating Disorders and Body Image”
This was recorded on March 8, 2022. For more information or additional questions please email womenshealth@northwell.edu.
Featured Speakers:
Meghan Downey, PsyD
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Clinic Psychologist & Program Manager@Northwell Health
Dr. Meghan Downey is a licensed clinical psychologist and the Program Manager of OnTrack NY at South Oaks Hospital, Northwell Health. OnTrack NY is an innovative program that works collaboratively with individuals diagnosed with first episode psychosis to assist them in achieving recovery goals. In her current role, Dr. Downey is responsible for overseeing all aspects of OnTrack NY team functioning and providing administrative and clinical oversight. Dr. Downey’s professional interests include Jungian psychology, clinical supervision, cyberpsychology, and holistic psychotherapy.
Sharon Zarabi RD, CDN, CPT
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Director, Program Development @Katz Institute for Women’s Health
Sharon Zarabi is a Registered Dietitian by training and currently serves as the Director of Program Development for the Katz Institute for Women’s Health Western Region. She devoted 15 years of her career in the bariatric space, coaching her patients through lifestyle medicine and using food and movement to heal the human frame. Her philosophy is that when we take the right steps to care for our whole health- physical, mental, and emotional on a consistent basis, the result is a higher quality of life. Sharon has made several media appearances and has contributed to research and publications in obesity and weight management.
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Director, Division of Adolescent Medicine@Department of Pediatrics, Staten Island University Hospital/ Northwell Health
April Lee, M.D. is the Director of the Division of Adolescent Medicine for the Department of Pediatrics at Staten Island University Hospital/ Northwell Health, and the Medical Director of the Division’s School Based Health Centers. She is also Co-Director of the Teen Risk Assessment Program (Teen R.A.P.). In addition to her role as Director, she continues to be a dedicated clinician, educator, and researcher in the field of Adolescent Medicine.