Ep. 5 From Outpatient to Inpatient: Understanding the Care Spectrum and Barriers to Care

✨ Episode Summary: In this episode, Allison and Jen talk about the different levels of eating disorder care, what therapeutic and nutritional interventions look like, and the various barriers to getting eating disorder care, including cost and insurance. Grab a beverage, get ready to be a little fired up, and let’s chat!🧰 What You’ll Learn:The different levels of eating disorder care and what nutrition looks like at each levelThe pie analogy for determining the level of care neededWhat happens when the body adapts to starvationBarriers to getting eating disorder care, including cost and insuranceHow we handle when someone needs a higher level of care, but is unable to goOur Hot Takes and Cold TruthsTimestamps0:00 – Intro Teaser + Podcast Intro1:02 – Intro to the Episode Topic3:32 – Overview of Levels of Care9:28 – What Nutrition Support Looks Like at Each Level12:14 – Refeeding Syndrome14:35 – What Nutrition Support Looks Like at Each Level Cont.19:27 – Is the Appropriate Level of Care Always Accessible? 20:41 – Statistics and Barriers to Care25:15 – Cost and Insurance Barriers31:05 – The Collab Hybrid Model and Harm Reduction35:32 – Hot Take, Cold Truth38:40 – Disclaimer📚 Resources & Mentions:ED Levels of Care Blog Post: https://www.collab-counseling.com/blog/eating-disorder-levels-of-careBarriers to ED Care Blog Post: https://www.collab-counseling.com/blog/barriers-to-eating-disorder-treatmentAtypical Anorexia Nervosa and Anorexia Nervosa Blog Post: https://www.collab-counseling.com/blog/anorexia-nervosa-atypical-anorexia-nervosaProject Heal Cost of Treatment Breakdown: https://www.theprojectheal.org/cost-of-treatmentProject Heal Resources: https://www.theprojectheal.org/Work with the Collaborative Counseling and Nutrition Team: https://www.collab-counseling.com/contact🎧 Rate & Review: If you loved this episode, share it with a friend and leave us a 5-star review — it really helps us reach more folks!🔗 Connect With Us:Website: https://www.collab-counseling.com/IG: @collab.counseling