Blog Post: Insights from the EDIFY Conference (2026)

10/03/26

In January 2026, the EDIFY Conference at King's College London brought together researchers, clinicians, lived experience experts and artists to share insights from four years of cross-disciplinary research on young people's mental health.


Following on from this landmark event, the EDIFY team have come together to share reflections on how EDIFY is helping shape a better future for young people with eating disorders, bringing together key insights from arts, humanities, psychology and neuroscience.


Read the blog on the King's College London website.

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