EDCare, a prominent provider of eating disorder treatment services, has recently expanded its offerings in Colorado, Kansas, and Nebraska by introducing a Virtual Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). This virtual program aims to provide flexible support that can easily fit into individuals’ busy schedules, delivering evidence-based eating disorder treatment from the comfort of their homes.
Statistics show that eating disorders impact approximately 9 percent of Americans, amounting to nearly 30 million individuals in the United States alone. Recognizing the pressing need for accessible and effective treatment, EDCare has customized its Virtual IOP to cater to adults aged 18 and above in the three states who are grappling with various eating disorders such as anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating disorder.
Despite the prevalence of eating disorders, only about 20 percent of affected individuals are able to access treatment. EDCare’s Virtual IOP is a significant advancement in overcoming these barriers by extending crucial support to individuals in Colorado, Kansas, and Nebraska, thereby facilitating lasting recovery.
Mackenzie Crowley, MA, LPC, Program Manager for EDCare’s Virtual IOP, emphasizes the importance of enhancing access to intensive eating disorder treatment, particularly in light of the escalating number of acute cases. The program’s innovative approach combines the structure of a Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) with the flexibility of outpatient care, ensuring seamless support for those in need.
EDCare’s Virtual IOP is meticulously designed to offer comprehensive, personalized care to address the diverse needs of each patient. Through a combination of individual and group therapy sessions, nutritional counseling, meal therapy, and guidance from EDCare’s team of eating disorder specialists, individuals can embark on their recovery journey from the comfort of their homes, fostering a healthy relationship with food and their bodies.
The surge in virtual mental health treatment, particularly in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, has significantly broadened access to care. Telemedicine options for mental health services have witnessed a substantial increase, with nearly half of mental health visits now being conducted via telemedicine.
