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Eating disorders are serious, life-threatening illnesses, and they often hide in plain sight. Because of misconceptions about how eating disorders present, they too frequently go undiagnosed. In this presentation, Equip researchers will review the available tools for screening for eating disorders—for patients of all ages, in addition to highlighting new research focused on ages 6-12—and discuss the pros and cons of using each in a clinical setting.

 After participating in this session, attendees should be able to:

1. Name currently available eating disorder screening tools
2. Identify gaps in eating disorder screening research
3. Describe how eating disorder screening tools can be used in clinical practice

Eligible providers who attend the webinar will be eligible for up to 1 credit through ACCME or APA.

Equip designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 

. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Jessica Baker, PhD

Senior Research Manager

Megan Whelen, PhD

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Are Eating Disorders Hiding In Your Practice? Screening Considerations for Providers

Every day, society bombards us with the message that only certain body types—which are unrealistic and unattainable for most people—are valuable. These appearance pressures have existed for a long time, but they’ve grown more intense with the rise of social media, beauty filters, and AI, causing body dissatisfaction to increase in people of all ages and genders. In part one of this two-part event, Equip experts will explore the origins and effects of appearance ideals, and help participants better understand how their own internalized appearance ideals might impact treatment of eating disorder patients. While participants are strongly encouraged to attend both parts of this series, partial CE credit will be given if you can only attend one.

1. Identify the origins of appearance ideals.
2. Analyze the impact of appearance ideals on body image.
3. Discuss the impact of eating disorder provider-held appearance ideals on patient experience.

Eligible providers who attend the webinar will be eligible for up to 1.5 credits through ACCME or APA.

Equip designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.5 

Ally Duvall

Sr Program Development Lead

Cara Bohon, PhD

Senior Vice President, Clinical Programs

How Do Appearance Ideals Impact Treatment? Body Image Considerations for Providers (Part 1 of 2)

Up to 75% of people worldwide experience body dissatisfaction—and because poor body image can negatively affect both mental and physical health, this is a serious problem. Thankfully, there are evidence-based approaches that help people shift their thought patterns and develop more positive body image. In part two of this two-part series, Equip researchers will explore one of these approaches: cognitive dissonance theory. They will give an overview of cognitive dissonance theory and dissonance-based body image programs, and explore how providers can use these principles to address body image concerns in patients. While participants are strongly encouraged to attend both parts of this series, partial CE credit will be given if you can only attend one.

1. Explain cognitive dissonance theory.
2. Describe the basic components of dissonance-based body image programs.
3. Implement dissonance-based approaches to decrease body image concerns and appearance ideal internalization.

How Do Appearance Ideals Impact Treatment? Using Dissonance Theory to Shift Thought Patterns (Part 2 of 2)

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The presence of co-occurring conditions can complicate the treatment of eating disorders. A common case is with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). In fact, as many as 35% of patients with eating disorders also have OCD, with particularly high rates for those diagnosed with anorexia nervosa and avoidant-restrictive food intake disorder. This presentation provides an overview of why OCD and eating disorders seem to be so closely related and helps providers differentiate between the two conditions. It also offers guidance to providers on how to incorporate treatment of OCD into eating disorder recovery.

Untangling OCD and Eating Disorders: Differentiating and Addressing These Closely-Related Conditions

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Only a fraction of people with eating disorders get treatment, in large part because of accessibility barriers. Virtual care helps close this gap by eliminating many common barriers, whether they’re geographical, logistical, financial, or otherwise. What’s more, research shows that virtual eating disorder treatment is as effective as in-person care, and that when administered properly, virtual outpatient care is safe and effective for patients of all acuity levels. 

During this presentation, Equip's VP of Behavioral Health Care reviews common barriers to treatment and share guidelines on how to determine when virtual care is appropriate.

Virtual Eating Disorder Treatment: Understanding the Benefits, Limits, and Research

Despite the adage that picky eating is “just a phase”, many children don’t “grow out” of their picky eating habits. This presentation focuses on helping healthcare providers understand when picky eating is harmless or developmentally appropriate - and when it crosses the line to become an eating disorder known as avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder, or ARFID.

During this presentation, Dr. Jessie Menzel, clinical psychologist and VP of Program Development at Equip, discusses the factors that drive extreme selective eating, and how an understanding of these factors can inform treatment.

When Picky Eating Goes Awry: The Difference Between Selective Eating and ARFID

Contrary to pervasive stereotypes, eating disorders affect people of all body sizes—in fact, less than 6% of people with eating disorders are underweight. Still, people in large bodies who are struggling with eating disorders continue to go undiagnosed or are misdiagnosed, and face stigma and weight bias if they do seek treatment.

Dismantling Weight Bias in Eating Disorder Treatment: How to Support Patients in Large Bodies

This virtual presentation brings together voices of lived experience and clinical expertise to demonstrate the benefits of integrating mentorship into eating disorder treatment. During eating disorder treatment, it’s essential to build trust with a patient, but this can be exceedingly difficult; mentorship adds an element of lived experience that helps enhance trust-building. What’s more, research shows that peer support has a positive impact on both patient and clinician experience, and can improve quality of life and decrease psychiatric symptoms associated with a variety of conditions.

This presentation discusses current research and practices around mentorship in eating disorder treatment, and the impact it can have on their patients’ recovery.

We currently offer Continuing Education credits to:

Upcoming events for providers

Are Eating Disorders Hiding In Your Practice? Screening Considerations for Providers

Presented by: Jessica Baker, PhD Megan Whelen, PhD

How Do Appearance Ideals Impact Treatment? Body Image Considerations for Providers (Part 1 of 2)

Presented by: Ally Duvall Cara Bohon, PhD

How Do Appearance Ideals Impact Treatment? Using Dissonance Theory to Shift Thought Patterns (Part 2 of 2)

Presented by: Ally Duvall Cara Bohon, PhD

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