Sep 27, 2021
Eating disorder treatment has come a long way since the 1990s. Family-based treatment is now considered one of the most successful options — but it involves turning over complete control and care to guardians, which is often in direct conflict with a patient’s desire for control. Diana and Lisa caught up with JD Ouellette, the Director of Mentorship at a new virtual eating disorder treatment startup, Equip. In her role at Equip, JD leads a team of Family and Peer Mentors who provide expertise by experience alongside medical practitioners, dietitians, and therapists in the successful Family Based Treatment (FBT) method. JD also shares her personal story of helping her daughter recover from anorexia.