Eating Disorders Support
Join our February webinar to discover how to spot signs and symptoms of various clinically significant eating disorders.
Tue, February 22, 2022 @ 3pm ET
Join our Conversation
Eating disorders are the second deadliest mental illness, affecting over 29 million Americans, with one person dying every 52 minutes. Despite their severity, eating disorders are often misunderstood, and concerningly, only about one-third of those affected ever receive treatment.
It's time to get the word out about eating disorders and learn how to help those suffering access high-quality, effective treatment.
Join us for this webinar on Tuesday, February 22 at 3 pm ET as we discuss:
- How to spot the signs and symptoms of various clinically significant eating disorders
- Ways to approach and support someone who shows signs of struggling
- New treatment options and advocacy efforts aimed at helping the diverse populations who struggle with this disease
Meet the Speakers
SENIOR MANAGER OF PROVIDER PARTNERSHIPS AT SPRING HEALTH
Carly Newhouse, LCSW
Carly Newhouse is a licensed clinical social worker with expertise in developing and implementing strategies to better support employee mental wellness in the workplace. In her current role at Spring Health, Carly leads partnerships to enhance growth and the experience for the Spring Health provider network.
SENIOR MANAGER OF PROVIDER PARTNERSHIPS AT SPRING HEALTH
Carly Newhouse, LCSW
Carly Newhouse is a licensed clinical social worker with expertise in developing and implementing strategies to better support employee mental wellness in the workplace. In her current role at Spring Health, Carly leads partnerships to enhance growth and the experience for the Spring Health provider network.
Carly received her MSW from Hunter College and her BA from Barnard College of Columbia University. When she’s not chasing her little rugrats, Sammy and Dara, Carly loves reading memoirs and doing yoga.
FOUNDER & CEO AT THE NATIONAL ALLIANCE FOR EATING DISORDERS
Johanna Kandel
Johanna Kandel is the founder and CEO of the National Alliance for Eating Disorders (formerly The Alliance for Eating Disorders Awareness) and the author of Life Beyond Your Eating Disorder (Harlequin). She founded The Alliance in October 2000 after a decade-long battle with various eating disorders.
FOUNDER & CEO AT THE NATIONAL ALLIANCE FOR EATING DISORDERS
Johanna Kendel
Johanna Kandel is the founder and CEO of the National Alliance for Eating Disorders (formerly The Alliance for Eating Disorders Awareness) and the author of Life Beyond Your Eating Disorder (Harlequin). She founded The Alliance in October 2000 after a decade-long battle with various eating disorders. Since then, Johanna has brought information and awareness about eating disorders to hundreds of thousands of individuals, nationally and internationally.
In addition, she facilitates weekly support groups, mentors individuals with eating disorders and their families through their treatment and recovery, and helps hundreds of thousands of people to gain information and find the help they need.
As a passionate advocate for mental health and eating disorders legislation, Johanna has spent a lot of time meeting with numerous members of Congress, and was part of the first-ever Eating Disorder Roundtable at the White House.
CHIEF CLINICAL OFFICER, CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER & CO-FOUNDER AT EQUIP
Erin Parks, PhD
Dr. Parks is a clinical psychologist, researcher, and co-founder of Equip, a virtual eating disorder program that delivers evidence-based treatment for lasting recovery. Erin has over 15 years of experience with adolescents and adults in inpatient, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient settings.
CHIEF CLINICAL OFFICER, CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER & CO-FOUNDER @EQUIP
Erin Parks, PhD
Dr. Parks is a clinical psychologist, researcher, and co-founder of Equip, a virtual eating disorder program that delivers evidence-based treatment for lasting recovery. Erin has over 15 years of experience with adolescents and adults in inpatient, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient settings, where she has experienced first-hand the disparity in who gets diagnosed and who has access to quality treatment. This is why she co-founded Equip: to disseminate the treatment that works (not just feels good) to everyone with an eating disorder.
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