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Finding eating disorder care shouldn't feel like a full-time job. Too many people know the exhaustion of searching for a team that specializes in the care they need and makes them feel seen during some of the hardest moments of their lives. That’s why we’re thrilled to announce that Equip is partnering with Headspace as part of their Specialty Care Ecosystem. Now, Headspace members have a direct, coordinated pathway to Equip's virtual, evidence-based eating disorder treatment, making it faster and easier to get help when and where it’s needed most. 💛 Read more: https://lnkd.in/e3C3EZQG

Sometimes, the symptoms of eating disorders and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) look similar. In these instances, it can be difficult for providers to determine which condition a patient may be struggling with, or if the two conditions are co-occurring. This overlap is more common than you might think: up to 35% of those with eating disorders also have OCD, with particularly high rates for restrictive eating disorders like anorexia and ARFID. In order to effectively treat these patients, it’s vital for providers to understand the complex relationship between OCD and eating disorders, and best practice treatment approaches when both diagnoses are present. Our upcoming Equip Academy webinar explores this topic in-depth, unpacking: 💭Why eating disorders and OCD commonly co-occur 🔍How to differentiate between and diagnose the two conditions 🧠How malnutrition impacts neurobiology and OCD-like behaviors 🔗What properly sequenced treatment looks like …and more Join us for this free, CE-eligible session, presented by Maria La Via, MD, Director of Psychiatry at Equip. Event details: 📅 Tuesday, July 14, 2026 ⏰ 12:00pm PT / 3:00pm ET Duration: 90 minutes Equip Academy is built for busy clinicians looking for accessible, high-quality education on eating disorders. Through our partnership with TPN.health eligible attendees can earn free CE or CME credits—whether attending live or on-demand. 👉 Learn more and register: https://lnkd.in/eKA2HtaR We hope to see you there!

The transition home from inpatient care is one of the most critical—and challenging—periods in eating disorder recovery. Families play a central role in supporting recovery, but they need resources or preparation for such a big transition. Understanding how to effectively engage and support families can make a meaningful difference in patient outcomes, and also the wellbeing of the entire family. Join Equip Academy for a free, CE-eligible webinar, hosted through TPN.health, where we’ll explore the realities of transitioning from hospital to home for high-acuity youth with eating disorders. This session will share practical strategies for engaging families (including when support is limited) and compare at-home recovery options with traditional treatment settings. Event details: 📅 Thursday, June 18, 2026 ⏰  12:00pm PT / 3:00pm ET  Duration: 90 minutes Can’t join the event live? On-demand playback will be available within 2 weeks of the event date, so stay tuned to view at your convenience! We hope you’ll join us for this important conversation—and earn free CE credits in the process. Learn more and register here: https://lnkd.in/eFPNQXwQ

Curious what truly sets Equip apart in the landscape of eating disorder treatment? Equip is hosting a 60-minute virtual session to provide an inside look at our evidence-based care model. We’ll explore the key pillars that define Equip’s approach, followed by an interactive Q&A and a look at practical resources designed to support patient care. Whether you want to dive into one of Equip’s real-world case examples, explore our referral process, or simply connect with the clinical team behind the care, we’d love for you to join the conversation. 👉 Learn more and register here: https://lnkd.in/dtEm7WeR

In a few weeks, Equip leaders Erin Parks, Ph.D., Jessie Menzel, and Angela Celio Doyle, PhD, FAED will join clinicians, researchers, and advocates from across the globe for the Academy for Eating Disorders International Conference on Eating Disorders (ICED) in the Netherlands! 🌍 We are honored to sponsor the conference and present findings from our largest-of-its-kind research study with over 800 young adults with anorexia between the ages of 18 and 24. Angela Celio Doyle, PhD, Equip’s VP of Clinical Affairs, will be presenting: "Comparing Virtual FBT-TAY and CBT-E for Emerging Adults With Anorexia Nervosa in a Large Sample" 🗓️ June 4 at 10:00 a.m. We look forward to connecting with researchers and colleagues who are equally committed to furthering the field of eating disorders and ensuring the best care possible for patients. We hope to see you there! 👋 #ICED2026

We won a Telly! 🏆 Our team is incredibly honored to share that our video in partnership with theSkimm featuring Erin Parks, Ph.D. Parks won Telly Awards for Branded Content! https://lnkd.in/dH2-UgEg Ask an Expert: How Can I Support a Loved One Who Might Have an Eating Disorder? 🥇 People’s Telly Gold – Branded Content 🥈 Silver – Mental Health 🥉 Bronze – Social Impact This was such a rewarding collaboration, and our team is honored to receive this recognition. The positive response to this video is a meaningful reflection of the need for more education about how to support those struggling with eating disorders and the importance of challenging the stereotypes of who is affected by them. The Skimm Team Brittany Doohan Lizzy Bryce Taylor Trudon Sarah Title Caitlyn Martin Ashley Stern Equip Team Erin Parks, Ph.D. Brenna O'Malley, RDN, Jackie Jones Lacey Manuel Kim Vandrilla

When a young patient presents with selective eating, it can be tough to tell: is it a normal developmental phase, or a diagnosable eating disorder requiring targeted intervention? Avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) affects an estimated 3-5% of children, yet many clinicians feel uncertain about how to confidently identify it in patients, or what to do next if you suspect a patient has ARFID. Our upcoming Equip Academy webinar helps fill those gaps, giving providers the practical, evidence-based information they need to spot ARFID and support patients who are struggling. Join us for this free, CE-eligible session, presented by Jessie Menzel, Clinical Psychologist and SVP of Clinical Programs at Equip.  In this 90-minute session, you’ll learn: • Clear criteria to distinguish ARFID from developmentally typical picky eating • Defined treatment goals for patients with selective eating • Evidence-based strategies to support dietary expansion • Real-world applications to help translate knowledge into practice Event details: 📅 Date: May 15, 2026 ⏰ Time: 1pm PT / 4pm ET Duration: 90 minutes Equip Academy is built for busy clinicians looking for accessible, high-quality education on eating disorders. Through our partnership with TPN.health, eligible attendees can earn free CE or CME credits—whether attending live or on-demand. 👉 Learn more and register: https://lnkd.in/gv7s6zFx  We hope to see you there!

Eight years of research, 26 studies, and over 6,000 young adults: a new meta-analysis in Health Communication finds that exposure to fitspiration WORSENS body image and pushes people toward restrictive eating and over-exercise. Turns out "fitspo" is not inspirational afterall. One limitation the authors flag is that 89% of participants were women, and that's the gap I want to highlight. Our Equip team has previously released data on how more than 1,000 MEN experience fitness culture, social media, and disordered eating, and the findings nearly mirror the females in the meta-analysis: 76% feel anxious about missing a workout 65% believe working out for hours a day is "discipline" 59% exercise to compensate for eating 38% have skipped meals to afford gym memberships or supplements 50% couldn't reliably tell when an image was photoshopped The controlled studies show that fitspiration makes people feel worse and pushes them toward restriction—something we've been seeing for quite some time. Men are also experiencing this, and they account for one in three eating disorders. The research is telling the same story, and the cultural conversation needs to catch up. https://lnkd.in/gs3zSBkv

We can’t talk about EDs without talking about mental health 👏 This month we’re excited to highlight how eating disorders affect both mental and physical wellbeing. We'll also be sharing daily videos on Instagram Stories featuring Equipsters and ED advocates sharing one thing they do to support their mental health. We hope these resources help you to feel more empowered in understanding your relationship with food and your body and inspire you to focus on one small thing you can do each day this month to support your mental health, too! Stay tuned and share this post with someone who needs to hear this 💗