Equip

We recently surveyed 491 people who are either in or post eating disorder treatment to get a better sense of what recovery is *actually* like. Here are some of the most glaring gaps the data showed, and what we do at Equip to try to fill them: 1. Relapse is incredibly common:  89% of post-treatment respondents relapsed, and 56% didn’t seek treatment again after relapsing. At Equip, we know that relapse is a common occurrence and something to normalize, which is why prevention is built into our treatment. Patients get to apply skills into their everyday lives, prepping them for post-treatment life. 2. It’s critical to treat co-occurring conditions:  59% of respondents cited co-occurring mental health concerns as a key challenge to treatment progress. That’s why we provide whole-person care, treating co-occurring diagnoses as well as the eating disorder to set patients up for lasting recovery. 3. Patients often don’t stay in treatment long enough:  17% of respondents didn’t feel recovered at discharge, and only 38% stayed in treatment for more than a year. We work with insurance partners and care teams to help patients stay in treatment (while also connected to their lives) for as long as they clinically need to, with our average length of stay being 51 weeks. Want to learn more about how Equip is identifying and addressing what’s broken about the eating disorder treatment landscape? Connect with our team to chat: https://lnkd.in/gdhx55Vv

What does eating disorder recovery really look like? At Equip, we surveyed 491 people about their recovery journey to better understand what helps, what hinders, and what recovery truly means to those who’ve lived it. One key takeaway: Recovery is possible—but it’s rarely linear. While 83% of respondents felt at least partially recovered after treatment, many still struggled with disordered thoughts and behaviors, and 89% experienced a relapse in some form. This reinforces the importance of ongoing support, real recovery stories, and reducing the stigma that prevents people from seeking help — and seeking it again. By listening to lived experiences, we can better shape the treatment landscape and work towards a future where recovery is more accessible to all. Read about the key insights from our latest survey: https://lnkd.in/gbnMayx8

Eating Disorder Awareness Week is here—a time to reflect on the urgent need for equitable and accessible eating disorder care. Equip’s mission since the beginning has been to make effective eating disorder care accessible to every single person who needs it. Our virtual, evidence-based approach ensures patients get the care they need, and our team is at the heart of it all. "It’s not often one gets the opportunity to do transformative work, and that is what we are doing at Equip—not just changing the lives of our patients, but changing the entire eating disorders field." — JD Ouellette, Director of Lived Experience If you’re passionate about eating disorder care, or are looking for a mission-based company, our team could be a perfect fit. Check out our open positions and learn more about what it means to be an Equipster: https://lnkd.in/d8GiCFpf

Big news: as we kick off Eating Disorder Awareness Week on Monday, we’re thrilled to welcome Kerry Washington as an advisor and investor in Equip! Kerry’s passion for mental health and advocacy aligns perfectly with our mission: making eating disorder treatment accessible to everyone. With Kerry’s support, we’ll be able to expand awareness of eating disorders so that more people can get the care they deserve—regardless of race, gender, body size, and background—when and where they need it. Thank you to Emma Hinchliffe and the Fortune team for announcing this to the world. https://lnkd.in/g9uUdXVS

Eating disorder awareness week (EDAW) is around the corner! Join us for a special Equip Academy event highlighting a critical issue: eliminating weight bias in eating disorder treatment. Every patient deserves care free from stigma—let’s make that a reality. Here’s how to join in to hear from thought leaders and earn free CE credits! Feb 26th 9:00am PST / 12:00pm ET "Dismantling Weight Bias in Eating Disorder Treatment: How to Support Patients in Large Bodies" Less than 6% of people with eating disorders are underweight, yet people in large bodies continue to go undiagnosed and face stigma. This presentation will outline key considerations for large patients and strategies for helping patients embrace weight-inclusivity. Presented by Cara Bohon, PhD and Ally Duvall, Senior Program Development Lead Register here! https://lnkd.in/giGwuSUD

Our team is heading out to three upcoming conferences — IAEDP, IPFDC, and SAHM. We hope to connect with you, and collaborate with providers, researchers, and advocates at these events. Here's more details: 🗓 International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals (IAEDP) Palm Desert, CA | February 21-22, 2025 Workshop: Hidden in Plain Sight: Development of a Pediatric Eating Disorder Screener for Primary Care Friday, February 21 | 10:15-11:15 AM Presented by: Megan Hellner & Nicole Navarre https://lnkd.in/gtd66pqB Poster Presentation: Characteristics & Treatment Outcomes for ARFID Patients in Virtual Care Saturday, February 22 | 8:15-8:30 PM https://lnkd.in/gMhxFUKY Visit us at Booth #15! We'll also be sponsoring and have booths at IPFDC and SAHM!: 🗓 International Pediatric Feeding Disorder Conference Phoenix, AZ | February 21-22, 2025 🗓 Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine (SAHM) March 4-7, 2025 We look forward to connecting! Won't be at these conferences? Reach out to our team anytime to chat: https://lnkd.in/gic_jrpq

At its best, product makes users' lives better. At Equip, it’s the power behind a platform that can be life-changing and even life-saving for people with eating disorders. If you’re looking to join a creative, collaborative product team in a high-growth, yet mission-based organization, check out our open roles: https://lnkd.in/d8GiCFpf Watch the video below to hear from Equip’s Director of Product Management, Kristina Kahn on what makes this such an exciting time for the team, and what we’re looking for in candidates.

Equip is at the forefront of using data and insights to transform eating disorder care. As we grow and treat more patients, our data-informed approach continues to evolve—powered by a compassionate and innovative team. If you're passionate about using data to drive meaningful change and improve patient outcomes, Equip might be the place for you. Explore our open roles and see how you can be part of our mission: https://lnkd.in/d8GiCFpf

ARFID isn’t like other eating disorders. So when the same treatment methods are used for ARFID as other eating disorders, they just aren’t as effective. Unfortunately, many people don’t have access to local ARFID experts—and that’s why virtual care can be so pivotal for ARFID patients, specifically. Equip is the largest ARFID treatment provider in the U.S., providing specialized treatment by ARFID experts. Swipe below to see recent study findings on how both youth and adult patients are breaking free from their symptoms with Equip treatment. Read the full paper here: https://lnkd.in/g-fGHthx

In the traditional treatment landscape, patients are often passed from program to program, creating gaps in care and opportunities for eating disorders to regain control. The result? Relapse rates remain unacceptably high, with roughly half of patients discharged from residential treatment relapsing within a year. Equip CEO and Co-Founder Kristina Saffran recently shared with Behavioral Health Tech how Equip's continuous care model eliminates the fragmentation of traditional approaches, transforming the eating disorder treatment landscape. Read the full article by Kristina here: https://lnkd.in/ggyBQxMH