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== Overview == | == Overview == | ||
EDPEDIA was launched in 2024 with the goal of addressing gaps in accessible, evidence-based information about eating disorders such as [[anorexia nervosa]], [[bulimia nervosa]], [[binge-eating disorder]], and [[ARFID]]. Unlike clinical databases, EDPEDIA emphasizes community-driven content, enabling individuals, clinicians, and advocates to collaboratively update and verify information. The platform adheres to strict [[EDPEDIA:Content Guidelines|content guidelines]] to ensure accuracy, sensitivity, and neutrality. | '''EDPEDIA''' was launched in 2024 with the goal of addressing gaps in accessible, evidence-based information about eating disorders such as [[anorexia nervosa]], [[bulimia nervosa]], [[Binge eating disorder|binge-eating disorder]], and [[ARFID]]. Unlike clinical databases, EDPEDIA emphasizes community-driven content, enabling individuals, clinicians, and advocates to collaboratively update and verify information. The platform adheres to strict [[EDPEDIA:Content Guidelines|content guidelines]] to ensure accuracy, sensitivity, and neutrality. This is a work in progress and please do your proper research before making any decisions | ||
=== Mission === | === Mission === | ||
EDPEDIA's mission is threefold: | EDPEDIA's mission is threefold: | ||
1. To provide a centralized, multilingual repository of eating disorder-related knowledge, including treatments, research, and support systems. | |||
2. To bridge geographical disparities in resource availability. | |||
3. To reduce stigma through education and shared narratives of recovery. | |||
<nowiki>*</nowiki>EDPEDIA is not affiliated with any organization. Please consult with a professional before making any decisions. | |||
== Content == | == Content == | ||
EDPEDIA's articles are organized into the following categories: | EDPEDIA's articles are organized into the following categories: | ||
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=== Global Treatment Innovations === | === Global Treatment Innovations === | ||
A dynamic directory of therapies, clinics, and support networks, updated to reflect advancements such as: | A dynamic directory of therapies, clinics, and support networks, updated to reflect advancements such as: | ||
* | * [[Family-Based Treatment]] (FBT) integration. | ||
=== Research and Clinical Trials === | === Research and Clinical Trials === | ||
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=== Cultural Perspectives === | === Cultural Perspectives === | ||
Analysis of how societal norms, media, and traditions influence eating behaviors across regions | Analysis of how societal norms, media, and traditions influence eating behaviors across regions. | ||
=== Personal Narratives === | === Personal Narratives === | ||
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* [[EDPEDIA:Safety|Safety Protocols]]: Graphic descriptions or triggering material must be flagged with content warnings. | * [[EDPEDIA:Safety|Safety Protocols]]: Graphic descriptions or triggering material must be flagged with content warnings. | ||
== Global Reach == | == Global Reach == | ||
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== See Also == | == See Also == | ||
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== References == | == References == | ||
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* [[EDPEDIA:Contribution Guide|How to contribute]] | * [[EDPEDIA:Contribution Guide|How to contribute]] | ||
* [[EDPEDIA:Contact|Contact page]] | * [[EDPEDIA:Contact|Contact page]] | ||
[[Category:Eating disorders]] | [[Category:Eating disorders]] | ||
[[Category:Health-related wikis]] | [[Category:Health-related wikis]] | ||
[[Category:Online mental health resources]] | [[Category:Online mental health resources]] | ||
Latest revision as of 17:45, 10 March 2025
EDPEDIA is an initiative, multilingual, wiki-based collaborative encyclopedia dedicated to compiling and disseminating information about eating disorders, including their prevention, treatment, research, and recovery strategies. The platform operates on a global model, allowing contributors worldwide to share region-specific resources, emerging therapies, and lived experiences to foster cross-cultural awareness and reduce stigma.
Overview
EDPEDIA was launched in 2024 with the goal of addressing gaps in accessible, evidence-based information about eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge-eating disorder, and ARFID. Unlike clinical databases, EDPEDIA emphasizes community-driven content, enabling individuals, clinicians, and advocates to collaboratively update and verify information. The platform adheres to strict content guidelines to ensure accuracy, sensitivity, and neutrality. This is a work in progress and please do your proper research before making any decisions
Mission
EDPEDIA's mission is threefold:
1. To provide a centralized, multilingual repository of eating disorder-related knowledge, including treatments, research, and support systems.
2. To bridge geographical disparities in resource availability.
3. To reduce stigma through education and shared narratives of recovery.
*EDPEDIA is not affiliated with any organization. Please consult with a professional before making any decisions.
Content
EDPEDIA's articles are organized into the following categories:
Types of Eating Disorders
Comprehensive descriptions of diagnoses, symptoms, and risk factors, including lesser-known conditions like pica and rumination disorder.
Global Treatment Innovations
A dynamic directory of therapies, clinics, and support networks, updated to reflect advancements such as:
- Family-Based Treatment (FBT) integration.
Research and Clinical Trials
Summaries of peer-reviewed studies, pending breakthroughs, and interviews with researchers.
Cultural Perspectives
Analysis of how societal norms, media, and traditions influence eating behaviors across regions.
Personal Narratives
A moderated space for anonymized or attributed recovery stories, emphasizing diverse lived experiences.
Collaboration
EDPEDIA operates on a wiki model, allowing registered users to edit articles, propose new topics, or flag outdated content. All submissions undergo peer review by a volunteer panel of clinicians and subject-matter experts. Key policies include:
- Neutrality: Content must avoid promotional language or bias toward specific treatments.
- Evidence-Based Sourcing: Claims require citations from reputable journals, health organizations, or clinical guidelines.
- Safety Protocols: Graphic descriptions or triggering material must be flagged with content warnings.