韓国で開催され、オンライン配信されるイベント Introduction to Korea’s EDAW2025: A Global Movement for Eating Disorders Awareness の4日目（2月27日）に本センター上廣共生哲学講座の山田理絵が登壇します。

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[Related Event] Introduction to Korea’s EDAW2025: A Global Movement for Eating Disorders Awareness

Dates: February 24 - March 2, 2025
Time: Daily at 7:00 PM (KST)
Location: Seoul National University, College of Human Ecology, Choi Byeong-oh Hall (B102)
YouTube Live Streaming Link: https://www.youtube.com/@rabbitsubmarinecol

Korea’s 3rd Annual Eating Disorders Awareness Week (EDAW2025), hosted by the Submarine Rabbit Collective, will take place from February 24 to March 2, 2025, at Seoul National University's College of Human Ecology. This year's theme, inspired by Bruno Latour’s After Lockdown: A Metamorphosis, is “We should scatter as much as we can.” EDAW2025 brings together a diverse group of researchers, healthcare professionals, and individuals with lived experiences from Korea, the United States, Japan, Australia, and Italy to address the pressing issues surrounding eating disorders.

EDAW2025 aims to tackle the critical gaps in South Korea’s eating disorder treatment system, where the absence of public healthcare services, the high costs of treatment, and the lack of medical expertise have led to a significant crisis. The event will provide a platform for discussing innovative, collaborative approaches to reforming the system, emphasizing the essential role of those directly affected by eating disorders.

This week-long event will feature a series of panel discussions, workshops, and presentations by prominent figures in the field. Topics will range from the societal and medical challenges surrounding eating disorders in different countries to the impact of personal narratives and lived experiences. The program also explores intersectional issues, including the experiences of marginalized groups and the importance of integrating feminist and trauma-informed perspectives into treatment and advocacy.
EDAW2025 serves as a pivotal moment in reshaping South Korea’s approach to eating disorder treatment, marking the beginning of a global conversation on how to support individuals facing these challenges and create lasting change. By centering the voices of those most affected, the event offers a unique opportunity for cross-cultural exchange and the development of a new, more inclusive approach to mental health and eating disorders.

Session Breakdown and Panelists

Day 1: February 24, 2025 – Eating Disorders Research in Korea
The first session will focus on recent research and experience in South Korea regarding eating disorders. This session will feature presentations from Korean researchers who have explored issues such as the social construction of body image, medical practices, and the intersection of gender and mental health.

Panelists:
Ryu Ji-hyun: Examining pro-anorexia movements and the politics of body disruptions.
Kim Eun-ha: Exploring young women’s personal writings as a form of self-theorization about eating disorders.
Choi Myeong-hwi: Analyzing the medical practices surrounding female eating disorders in South Korea.
Kang Yi-young: Investigating the internalization of feminism in women's experiences with eating disorders.
Kim Nam-geum: Presenting a qualitative case study on male experiences with bulimia and overcoming it.
Woo Shin-young: A study on the representation of anorexia in contemporary Korean fiction.
Han Dal-long: Research on women’s experiences with eating disorders as a health issue in South Korea.

Day 2: February 25, 2025 – Rebel Health: A Patient-Led Healthcare Revolution
In this session, Rebel Health strategist Susannah Fox will discuss the growing movement for patient-led healthcare, emphasizing the power of individuals with lived experiences to advocate for and revolutionize medical practices.

Panelist:
Susannah Fox: Health and technology strategist, former CTO at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and author of Rebel Health: A Field Guide to the Patient-Led Revolution in Medical Care. She will discuss how patient empowerment is reshaping healthcare, particularly in the context of eating disorders.

Day 3: February 26, 2025 – Australia’s Eating Disorder System and Policy Models
Dr. Gemma Sharp from the University of Queensland will lead this session, offering insights into the Australian model of eating disorder treatment and its innovative use of digital tools for improving body image and mental health.

Panelist:
Dr. Gemma Sharp: Clinical psychologist and researcher specializing in body image and eating disorders. She will introduce Australia's progressive use of digital interventions such as chatbots and mobile apps to tackle body image issues and eating disorders.

Day 4: February 27, 2025 – Eating Disorders and the Activist Movements in Japan
This session will delve into the eating disorder activism in Japan, highlighting how individuals with lived experiences are driving change and influencing research and public policy.

Panelists:
Rie Yamada: Project assistant professor at the University of Tokyo Center for Philosophy, Uehiro Research Division for Philosophy of Co-existence. Her research focuses on the socio-historical aspects of eating disorders in Japan.
Ako Miyashita: Sociologist at Hosei University, specializing in food sociology and illness narratives, particularly on anorexia and bulimia. She has co-authored research on eating disorders and food-related "rebirth."
Kokoro Suzuki: Founder of Ribbon no Kai, a self-help group for eating disorder sufferers. Suzuki uses her own experience with anorexia and bulimia to advocate for mental health awareness and community-based support.
Yazaki Chiaki: Founder of Tomoashinokai, a peer support group for eating disorder sufferers in Japan. Drawing from her personal experience with anorexia and bulimia, Yazaki advocates for greater awareness and community-based support for individuals with eating disorders.

Day 5: February 28, 2025 – Challenges in South Korea’s Eating Disorder Healthcare System
This session will focus on the shortcomings of South Korea's healthcare system in addressing eating disorders and offer suggestions for necessary reforms.

Panelist:
Professor Kim Chang-yeop: Professor at Seoul National University Graduate School of Public Health. He will discuss the structural issues within the South Korean healthcare system and propose improvements to better address eating disorders.

Day 6: March 1, 2025 – Italy’s Approach to Eating Disorders and Advocacy Movements This session will explore the Italian model for eating disorder treatment and how advocacy movements led by individuals with lived experience have influenced policy and support systems.

Panelists:
Aurora Caporossi: Founder of Animenta, an organization dedicated to supporting individuals with eating disorders in Italy. She is recognized for her advocacy work and her use of social media to raise awareness.
Dr. Riccardo Dalle Grave: Director of the Department of Eating and Weight Disorders at Villa Garda Hospital in Italy. He pioneered the Enhanced Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT-E) model for treating eating disorders.

Day 7: March 2, 2025 – Youth and Eating Disorders: Addressing the Growing Crisis
The final day will address the alarming rise of eating disorders among children and adolescents. This session will feature diverse perspectives on how to support younger populations and prevent eating disorders from taking root early in life.

Panelists:
Cha Yeol-eum: Author of When Depression Comes at Fourteen, focusing on the emotional and psychological impacts of eating disorders on young people.
Victoria Ying: Author of Hunger Ghosts, a graphic novel exploring adolescent struggles with eating disorders.
Paula Kim: Brazilian-Korean filmmaker, director of The Butterfly Diary (2022), which addresses youth eating disorders.
Go Wan-seok: Manager of the Child Rights Advocacy Team at Good Neighbors, focusing on advocating for children’s rights, including mental health and eating disorder prevention.