The Genetic Component

JOIN THE REWIRED IN ACTION COMMUNITY:www.rewiredinaction.comThe Genetic Component with EDGI ResearchThis week, we're so excited to be joined by Gerome Breen, Professor of Psychiatric Genetics at King's College London and Chief Investigator of the UK Eating Disorders Genetics Initiative (EDGI-UK), to talk about a topic we both feel passionate about: the biology behind eating disorders.We explore what this means exactly, and why understanding the genetic component matters. We also discuss protecting your recovery, what researchers at King's College London are trying to learn through EDGI UK, and how taking part in research could help develop better treatments in the future. Topics covered:How eating disorders are genetic disordersThe link between eating disorders and OCDProtecting your recoveryThe research King's College London are doing to understand eating disordersWhy genetics matter in eating disorder researchWhat you can do if you'd like to participate in the EDGI UK studyConnect with us:EDGI UKEmail: [email protected]: https://edgiuk.org/Instagram: @edgi_UKMegInstagram: @megsy_recoveryYouTube: Megsy RecoveryTikTok: megsy recoverySafiaInstagram: @safia_edrecoverycoachEmail: [email protected]: www.safiaed.comEm (copywriter & editor)Instagram: @em_schoneTallulah Self (podcast editor)Instagram: @tallulahselfDisclaimerPlease keep in mind we're not medical professionals, and the podcast content reflects our own experiences and opinions, so it shouldn't be taken as medical advice. If you're struggling with an eating disorder or disordered eating, please reach out to a medical professional to discuss your own situation and get professional help that's right for you.