When it comes to eating disorders, waiting to get help can have serious consequences, but accessing the right treatment isn't always straightforward. Today, we're joined by Kate Fisch, CEO of Selah House, to discuss why early intervention matters, what makes specialized eating disorder treatment different, and how clinicians, families, and treatment teams can work together to improve outcomes. Together, we explore how clinicians determine the appropriate level of support, common barriers to accessing care, and why specialized treatment can make a meaningful difference in recovery outcomes. We also discuss treatment standards, accreditation, communication between providers, and why early intervention and medical stabilization are essential parts of effective eating disorder care.

• The staircase of eating disorder treatment, including outpatient, IOP, PHP, residential, and inpatient care
• How clinicians determine when a higher level of care is needed
• Why early intervention improves recovery outcomes
• Common barriers to accessing specialized eating disorder treatment
• The importance of treatment standards and accreditation
• Why communication across treatment teams matters
• What families, clients, and clinicians should know when navigating treatment decisions

Resources & Mentions:

If you're new to eating disorder treatment levels, check out our earlier episode on the spectrum of care.

• https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-5-from-outpatient-to-inpatient-understanding-the/id1830467596?i=1000724003882
• REDC Consortium https://redcconsortium.org/

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• Selah House selahhouse.org
• Aster Springs https://astersprings.com/

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