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“Atypical” anorexia is one of the most common eating disorder diagnoses—yet it remains misunderstood. Despite its name, atypical anorexia nervosa (AAN) is more prevalent than what’s considered “typical” anorexia. It affects nearly 5% of people in their lifetime, compared to 0.6% for anorexia nervosa (AN), and carries similar mental and physical health risks. The only difference: being underweight is not part of the diagnostic criteria for AAN. And because there's a lack of awareness that anorexia can present in ALL body sizes, many people with AAN go undiagnosed. Join Equip Academy for a free, CE-eligible webinar, hosted through TPN.health where we’ll take a deeper look at the clinical realities of atypical anorexia nervosa. This session presented by Shannon Patterson, Ph.D. will explore how AAN compares to AN, address common diagnostic misconceptions, and examine considerations for future diagnostic clarity. Event details: 📅 Date: Friday, April 24, 2026 ⏰ Time: 12:00pm PT / 3:00pm ET Duration: 60 minutes To register for this event, you’ll be redirected to TPN.health to create a free account. You can earn free CE credits by attending live or watching on-demand later with our new partner, TPN.health. 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/gHRmNAbC

Exciting news! Our campaign video with theSkimm featuring Erin Parks, Ph.D. has been shortlisted for The 2026 People's Telly Awards! We're asking for your support to vote for the video and help spread the word. ▶️ Watch and vote here: https://lnkd.in/eHiAVZAS Voting is open until April 17th. Here's how to vote: 1. Click the link (wait for it to load) 2. Give it 5 stars ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 3. Login to make your vote count 4. Confirm your vote via email (check your spam folder) We're so glad this video is getting the recognition it deserves. 💛

When I was 10, my parents spent years driving me from appointment to appointment, acting as the go-between for providers who never quite saw the whole picture. That experience is a big reason I co-founded Equip Mental health care has long been built around one clinician, one hour a week. For conditions that span medical, psychological, and nutritional domains, that structure falls short — not because providers aren't skilled, but because they're working in silos. We built something different: a coordinated team around every patient — therapist, dietitian, physician, and mentors — so no family has to play care coordinator. I wrote about what that looks like, and why virtual care is what finally makes it scalable, for Fast Company https://lnkd.in/gCD-xC6Z

When you’re in recovery or supporting a loved one through eating disorder recovery, feelings of isolation and hopelessness can rise to the surface. Both Equip co-founders, Kristina Saffran and Erin Parks, Ph.D. were featured guests on podcasts discussing eating disorder recovery and treatment. We hope these episodes help you feel less alone, and remember that recovery is possible and you don’t need to do it alone. ⭐️  Erin Parks joined F.E.A.S.T. on this week’s episode, “Facing the Toughest Moments in Eating Disorder Caregiving,” a conversation relevant for every caregiver supporting someone through eating disorder recovery. We discuss some of the most challenging situations a caregiver can face:  🍽️Mealtime meltdowns  ☁️Supporting a loved one with severe depression  ❤️🩹Concerns about self-harm or suicide 🔗Listen to the Erin’s episode here https://lnkd.in/gXxAJusQ ⭐️  Kristina Saffran sat down with Omkar Kulkarni, MPH, Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) first Chief Innovation Officer on his podcast, A Dose of Optimism. They explore why traditional treatment fails those with eating disorders and spotlight the work Equip is doing to help fix it. What the episode covers: ⭐️Why eating disorders are a public health crisis that doesn't discriminate 🧩The massive access gap in ED treatment and why so few people receive evidence-based care ❤️How Equip is filling that gap, to make treatment more accessible for those who need it 🔗 Listen to Kristina’s episode here:https://lnkd.in/gVJyv9tM

We’re thrilled to announce that starting April 2026, we’re expanding Equip Academy. Going forward: ◾ Continuing Education (CE) credits can be earned live or on-demand—at your convenience (playbacks will be posted within 2 weeks of live events). ◾ More CE’s will be offered to eligible providers (see full list below). ◾ All of this will continue to be free, as our mission is to provide education for  the clinical community at no cost to you. We’ve partnered with TPN.health to make this all possible. Here’s how it will work: 1️⃣ Register for an Equip Academy event and you’ll be redirected to TPN’s site, where you’ll create a free account. 2️⃣ Attend a live session by registering with your TPN login. 3️⃣ Watch past events anytime on our TPN profile page. Events are available within two weeks after they go live. You can also register in advance to be notified when they’re posted. 4️⃣ After you view a live or on-demand event, you’ll receive an email from TPN.health prompting you to complete an evaluation. You’ll then receive your CE credit, which will live in your ‘CE Wallet’ in your TPN portal. The following types of providers will be eligible to receive CE or CME credit for attending an Equip Academy event (both live or via playback): Physicians, Nurses, Dietitians, Nutritionists, Psychologists, Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists, Addiction Counselors, and Counselors We’re so excited that this partnership with TPN will expand our ability to come together as a clinical community and advance care for patients struggling with eating disorders. Browse upcoming events here: https://lnkd.in/gBz-va3h We hope to see you soon! 

We've spent decades telling ourselves that eating disorders are a woman's issue, and that blind spot is costing men their lives. In my latest essay for Psychology Today, I'm writing about something I've watched quietly accelerate: the manconomy—the growing ecosystem of influencers, supplements, and online communities selling men on the idea that their bodies are problems to be solved. Looksmaxxing. Biohacking. Optimization. The language is new, but the disorder underneath it isn't. And the men who need help the most are the least likely to get flagged, because nothing about what they're doing "looks" like society's image of an eating disorder. We have to do better. Read the full piece in the link below, and if you work with young men, I hope the clinical questions at the end are useful. https://lnkd.in/ggXuTKTy

7 in 10 people with an eating disorder also have a co-occurring condition. To effectively treat patients with eating disorders, clinicians need a comprehensive understanding of eating disorders and the complex conditions that present alongside them. We’re excited to continue Equip Academy’s 2026 series with two events designed to help providers navigate the nuances of eating disorders and co-occurring conditions. These sessions will provide practical, evidence-based guidance to improve assessment and treatment, ensuring patients receive care that truly meets their needs. Learn more about the our March events for healthcare providers and our free continuing education program below: ➡️ Autism and Eating Disorders: Exploring the Complex Relationship Between These Conditions March 10, 2026, 9:00am PT / 12:00pm ET Presented by: Carly Knauf, Psy.D., licensed clinical psychologist and Program Development Lead at Equip 🔗 Register: https://lnkd.in/gVd8iJc4 ➡️ Untangling OCD and Eating Disorders: Differentiating and Addressing These Closely-Related Conditions March 25, 2026, 10:00am PT / 1:00pm ET Presented by: Christina Hopkins, PhD, licensed clinical psychologist and OCD Specialist at Equip 🔗 Register: https://lnkd.in/g6Z3_F-Z Both sessions are free, open to all healthcare providers, and include CE credits for those eligible. We hope to see you there!

Lasting eating disorder recovery doesn’t happen in a vacuum, but in everyday life, surrounded by the people and things that matter most to patients. The Hoomani’s story illustrates the power of recovery in real life—our theme this Eating Disorders Awareness Week. Virtual care isn’t just a more convenient option. It nurtures lasting change that empowers patients and families to foster healing and achieve lasting recovery right where they are. Get tangible resources for a patient, a loved one, or yourself, and learn more about recovery in real life here: https://lnkd.in/gT4EeYHi #EatingDisordersAwarenessWeek

Eating disorders remain widely misunderstood, underdiagnosed, and unequally treated—often with devastating consequences. 💛 During Eating Disorders Awareness Week, we’re highlighting critical gaps in recognition and access to care, and the role education, early intervention, and innovative treatment models play in improving outcomes. ➡️ Share this post with your network to generate more awareness, and join us in our mission to ensure every person with an eating disorder gets the effective care they deserve. https://lnkd.in/g_UeaGiC #EatingDisordersAwarenessWeek