About the event: Studies suggest up to 40% of people with eating disorders are boys & men, yet the harmful stereotype that eating disorders only occur in girls and women persists. Loved ones and healthcare providers are slow to recognize eating disorders in boys and men, resulting in years of unnecessary suffering. This presentation will bring together clinical expertise and lived experience to highlight how eating disorders present in males and what treatment looks like. Co Founder and Chief Clinical Officer at Equip, Dr. Erin Parks, will lead the presentation, with the support of Equip employees with lived experience both professionally and personally. Finally, there will be time for Q&A.
Learning objectives: After participating in this session, attendees should be able to:
- Recognize warning signs for eating disorders in boys & men
- Use diagnostic criteria to provide accurate and timely eating disorder diagnoses for boys & men
- Explain eating disorder diagnoses to men and their loved ones
- Advise boys & men with eating disorders on effective eating disorder treatment
Accreditation information:
- Eligible providers who attend the webinar will be eligible for up to 1 credit through ACCME, APA, or CDR.
- Equip designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Dr. Erin Parks is a renowned clinical psychologist, researcher, and entrepreneur with over 15 years of experience in the field of mental health, specializing in evidence-based treatment for eating disorders. As the Co-Founder and Chief Clinical Officer of Equip, Erin has been instrumental in transforming the landscape of eating disorder treatment through innovative, virtual care that is both accessible and effective. Her work at Equip focuses on ensuring that patients across the United States receive comprehensive care that leads to lasting recovery.
Before founding Equip, Erin served as the Director of Outreach and Admissions at the UC San Diego Eating Disorders Center, where she played a pivotal role in expanding and leading one of the most respected eating disorder programs in the world. Her extensive clinical experience spans inpatient, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient settings, where she has consistently advocated for high-quality, evidence-based treatment.
Professional Experience
- Co-Founder, Chief Clinical Officer & Chief Operating Officer, Equip (2019–Present)Erin co-founded Equip to address the significant gaps in eating disorder treatment, particularly for those without access to specialized care. Equip's virtual platform delivers evidence-based modalities like family-based treatment (FBT) and integrates a multidisciplinary team—which can include therapists, dietitians, physicians, and mentors—to support patients in their recovery journey. Erin’s leadership and clinical expertise have been central to Equip's rapid growth and its partnership with major health insurance providers across the country.
- Founding Operator, Coalition Network (2023–Present)As a Founding Operator of the Coalition Network, Erin leverages her expertise to connect senior leaders with startups, facilitating opportunities for impactful investments and strategic growth in health and wellness sectors.
- Assistant Professor & Director of Outreach and Admissions, UC San Diego Health (2014–2019)At UC San Diego, Erin was integral in the development and expansion of the Eating Disorders Center, overseeing programs that combined cutting-edge research with compassionate patient care. She also served as an Assistant Professor, where she contributed to the academic community through research and mentorship, focusing on advancing the understanding and treatment of eating disorders.
Pita Meanata is a Lead Peer Mentor with lived experience in recovery from an eating disorder. Pita is passionate about his work in supporting Equip patients and supervising other Equip mentors, drawing upon his diverse life experiences and unique background to form authentic and meaningful connections.
Linsey is a former first grade teacher with lived experience caring for her son, who was diagnosed with an eating disorder four years ago. After her son's recovery, she became passionate about helping others through their recovery and now works for Equip as Lead Family Mentor.
Registration cost:Free
We currently offer Continuing Education credits to:
- Physicians (ACCME)
- Licensed psychologists (APA)
- Dietitians and other medical or mental health providers can request to obtain credit through, and at the discretion of, their licensing or credentialing organization
Available CE credits:
- 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 1 APA CE Credit
- 1 CDR CPEU Lecture Hour
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Equip Academy is a virtual learning series on eating disorders for the clinical community. Anyone is welcome to join an Equip Academy event, but we're currently only able to guarantee free Continuing Education credits to physicians (ACCME), and licensed psychologists (APA). Dietitians and other medical or mental health providers can request to obtain credit through, and at the discretion of, their licensing or credentialing organization
Equip is accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA) and Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide CE/CME credits.
While many states/licensing boards accept these accreditations for for LPCs, LMFTs, RNs, etc., we can only guarantee CE/CME credits for psychologists and MDs/DOs.
It's up to each individual attendee to determine whether this activity meets the Continuing Education requirements of their licensing or credentialing organization. Please check your state’s rules and regulations for more information regarding your Continuing Education requirements. To learn more about eligibility and accreditations, see the Continuing Education Accreditation information below.
A CE Certificate Request Form will be shared at the end of each webinar and will remain open for 7 days following the event date.
Please note that full attendance is required to be eligible APA CE credits. If you didn't attend in full and aren't an MD or DO, we are unable to provide you with a CE certificate.
Once we verify your attendance and completion of the CE Certificate Request Form, you will receive a CE certificate via email within 2-3 weeks of the event date from ce@equip.health.
Slides will be available following completion of the evaluation at the end of each event.
Additional CE information
Refund policy: This activity is offered free of charge.
Target audience: The target audience for this presentation includes medical doctors, nurse practitioners, registered dietitians, therapists, case managers, and other health care providers.
Learning format / activity type: Live activity
Continuing Education accreditation:
APA: Equip is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor Continuing Education for psychologists. Equip maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
ACCME: Equip is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Other healthcare professionals: We are happy to provide a certificate of attendance for all providers who stayed for the duration of the activity, however, it is up to the individual attendee to determine whether this activity meets the Continuing Education requirements of their licensing or credentialing organization. Please check your state’s rules and regulations for more information regarding your Continuing Education requirements.
Attendance: Full attendance is required to earn Continuing Education credit through the APA. It is up to each individual attendee to determine whether this activity meets the Continuing Education requirements of their licensing or credentialing organization. Please check your state’s rules and regulations for more information regarding your Continuing Education requirements.
Disclosures:
- Equip receives no commercial funding for these activities.
- The presenter(s) mentioned above, faculty for this educational activity, have no relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose. Natalia Orloff, PhD, Jessie Menzel, PhD, and Angela Celio Doyle, PhD, FAED, planners for this educational activity, have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.
- Maria La Via, MD, planner for this educational activity, owns individual stock in the following ineligible companies: Danahar, Gilead, 3M, GSK, Merck, Seres Therapeutics, Solventum, Novavax, Organon, Pfizer, and Viatris. All of the relevant financial relationships listed for these individuals have been mitigated.
