Developing an Eating Disorder Peer Advocate Program on Campus: A Report on the Eating Disorder Awareness and Advocacy Program (EDAAP) |
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| Authors: | Eva Schoen Kelly Clougher Joanna Wiese |
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| Institution: | 1. University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics , Iowa City, Iowa, USA eva-schoen@uiowa.edu;3. University of Iowa , Iowa City, Iowa, USA;4. Eating Disorder Center, Children’s Mercy Kansas , Overland Park, KS, USA |
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| Abstract: | ABSTRACT This article describes the development and implementation of a peer advocate program for eating disorders and body image outreach on a college campus. Empirical and conceptual literature on the use of peer educators and peer advocates in college student mental health is reviewed. Peer advocate program mission, history, implementation, and training components are described. Learning outcome assessment findings of peer advocate learning are discussed. A counseling center perspective on benefits, challenges, and limitations of facilitating this peer advocate program is shared. |
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| Keywords: | Peer education college students counseling center professional eating disorder learning outcome assessment |
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