May 25, 2023
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Equip brings effective eating disorder treatment home
Eating disorders will affect 30 million Americans in their lifetime. An estimated 80% of them never seek treatment. Traditional treatment often involves lengthy and costly inpatient or outpatient programs that remove a child or adolescent from home and school settings.
Our newest in-network provider in Connecticut, Equip, offers virtual, family-based treatment that doesn’t disrupt the routine of the patient or their family. The custom, evidence-based treatment plans work with the patient and family on their schedule. After nutrition and healthier behaviors are established, therapy shifts from family sessions to individual appointments.
In contrast to up to 50% relapse rates for more traditional, in-person care options, 92% of Equip patients are getting better, according to Equip statistics.
Equip treats patients with any eating disorder diagnosis, as well as co-occurring disorders. Every patient and family has a five-person dedicated care team, including a medical provider, dietitian, therapist, peer mentor, and family mentor.
Equip may be a good choice for many of your clients and their employees. Eating disorders are common and even more so since the pandemic.
Eating disorders:
- Will affect 30 million Americans in their lifetime.
- Have the second highest mortality rate of all mental illnesses.
- Increased by 70% during the pandemic.
- Are not treated in 80% of people affected by them.
The cost of care, stereotypes, misconceptions, and limited treatment lead millions to fall through the cracks of eating disorder treatment every year. As a part of our provider network, Equip makes treatment more accessible.
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