Introduction to the special section: Why we should highlight the outstanding contributions of young investigators in the field of eating disorders.

This introduction presents the context in which the created a special section to highlight outstanding contributions by young investigators in the field of eating disorders. The first motivating factor relates to our field's approach to mentoring and supporting its next generation of researchers. The second motivating factor addresses a broader need to ensure that the remains an outlet in which this and future generations share their innovative and important work. (PsycINFO Database Record