{"id":3817,"date":"2026-11-04T12:55:05","date_gmt":"2026-11-04T09:55:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.anasa.com.gr\/?p=3817"},"modified":"2026-11-04T12:57:46","modified_gmt":"2026-11-04T09:57:46","slug":"anasa-6th-elpse-en","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.anasa.com.gr\/en\/anasa-6th-elpse-en\/","title":{"rendered":"ANASA at the 6th Panhellenic Conference on Clinical Psychology and Health Psychology"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">ANASA participated in the <strong>6th Panhellenic Conference on Clinical Psychology and Health Psychology of the Hellenic Psychological Society (ELPSE)<\/strong>, held in Athens from October 29 to November 1, 2026, presenting a scientific study exploring the relationship between Eating Disorders (EDs) in children and adolescents and the presence of a chronic autoimmune disease in a parent.<\/p>\n<p>The study, entitled <strong>\u201cThe Association Between Eating Disorders in Children and Adolescents and Parental Autoimmune Disease,\u201d<\/strong> was presented by two psychologists from the ANASA Day Centre:<\/p>\n<ul data-spread=\"false\">\n<li><strong>Anna Fountzoula<\/strong>, Psychologist, MSc, Systemic Therapist<\/li>\n<li><strong>Eftychia Psyllou<\/strong>, Psychologist, MSc, Cognitive Behavioural Therapist<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The scientific session was chaired by <strong>Diana Charila<\/strong>, Psychologist, Professor at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, and Trainer at the Institute for Research and Behaviour Therapy.<\/p>\n<h2>Understanding Parental Illness Within the Family and Emotional Context<\/h2>\n<p>The presentation focused on an area that remains relatively underexplored in international scientific literature: how the experience of a parent&#8217;s chronic autoimmune disease may be associated with the way children and adolescents relate to their bodies, food, care, and control.<\/p>\n<p>Drawing on international research and two clinical cases involving adolescents with anorexia nervosa, the study highlighted the importance of understanding parental illness within the broader family and emotional environment.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The presence of a chronic illness in a parent was not presented as a cause of Eating Disorders<\/strong>, but rather as a circumstance that may influence family relationships, roles, and the emotional experiences of family members.<\/p>\n<p>Particular emphasis was placed on:<\/p>\n<ul data-spread=\"false\">\n<li>The physical and emotional vulnerability that family members may experience.<\/li>\n<li>Changes in family roles and caregiving relationships.<\/li>\n<li>The need for control, which may be expressed through eating disorder symptoms.<\/li>\n<li>The importance of exploring the personal meaning that parental illness holds for children and adolescents.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>The Importance of a Holistic Therapeutic Approach<\/h2>\n<p>Eating Disorders are complex mental health conditions involving an interaction of biological, psychological, and social factors that contribute to their development and maintenance.<\/p>\n<p>The study highlighted the importance of a therapeutic approach that goes beyond identifying and addressing symptoms, seeking to understand the broader context in which they emerge.<\/p>\n<p>Exploring family relationships, emotional needs, and experiences associated with chronic illness may contribute to a more comprehensive understanding of the challenges faced by children and adolescents living with Eating Disorders.<\/p>\n<h2>ANASA&#8217;s Commitment to Scientific Research and Knowledge<\/h2>\n<p>ANASA&#8217;s participation in the conference reflects its ongoing commitment to advancing scientific knowledge, sharing clinical experience, and raising awareness of the complexity of Eating Disorders.<\/p>\n<p>Through the work of its Day Centre, ANASA continues to advocate for specialised, multidisciplinary, and individualised therapeutic care that respects the unique needs of each individual and their family environment.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Because behind every Eating Disorder lies a unique human experience that deserves to be heard, understood, and approached with scientific expertise, compassion, and care.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ANASA participated in the 6th Panhellenic Conference on Clinical Psychology and Health Psychology of the Hellenic Psychological Society (ELPSE), held in Athens from October 29 to November 1, 2026, presenting a scientific study exploring the relationship between Eating Disorders (EDs) in children and adolescents and the presence of a chronic autoimmune disease in a parent. 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