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Program will expand access and provide full continuum of care to Houston adults and adolescents HOUSTON, Dec. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Monte Nido & Affiliates, one of the leading eating disorder treatment providers in the country, today announces a new day treatment program, Monte Nido Houston Eating Disorder Day Treatment. Located in the Memorial City area of Houston, this program provides eating disorder treatment for adolescents and adults of all genders and complements the company's two residential programs by allowing clients to transition from 24/7 care to outpatient therapy, which is proven to support lasting recovery. Continue Reading Monte Nido Houston Day Treatment "With eating disorders on the rise for both adults and adolescents, expanding access to care has never been more important," said Cassie McLean, Chief Executive Officer of Monte Nido & Affiliates. "We're striving to make treatment more accessible to everyone who needs it, and this new program will connect more individuals in the Houston area to life-saving care and increase their opportunity to attain full recovery." Through a Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), adults and adolescents of all genders participate in group and individual therapy, benefit from Monte Nido Houston Day Treatment's clinical, medical, psychiatric and nutritional expertise and experience real-life challenges. Monte Nido Houston Day Treatment provides care for those with anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, ARFID, OSFED and other eating disorders. "We support clients recovering from eating disorders by enhancing motivation and insight, developing healthy coping strategies, repairing and growing relationships, and changing the way clients understand themselves in their world," said Melissa Spann, PhD, LMHC, CEDS-C, Chief Clinical Officer of Monte Nido & Affiliates. "Our comprehensive system of care ensures we treat clients with a multidimensional approach and includes relational focus, trusted outcomes, cultural awareness and building resilience through a trauma-informed approach." Given the significant prevalence of PTSD among individuals with eating disorders, Monte Nido Houston Day Treatment will provide evidence-based trauma treatments that incorporate cognitive processing therapy (CPT), a gold standard approach to trauma treatment. This groundbreaking strategy is supported by research, which indicates that individuals who underwent this comprehensive clinical approach demonstrated significant improvement and maintained these improvements for six months after their discharge. Monte Nido Houston Day Treatment is one of three Monte Nido & Affiliates programs in the state of Texas, complementing two residential programs also located near Houston, Monte Nido Houston for adults and Clementine Houston for adolescents. Outcomes research demonstrates that clients who step-down from a Monte Nido & Affiliates residential program to a Monte Nido & Affiliates day treatment program have improved scores on eating disorder and depression measures at six-months post discharge when compared to those who do not step-down to a Monte Nido & Affiliates day treatment program. For more information, or to inquire about treatment at any of our Monte Nido Houston programs, please visit or call 888-228-1253. About Monte Nido & Affiliates Monte Nido & Affiliates is a leading provider of eating disorder treatment, offering inpatient, residential, and in-person and virtual day treatment programs. For over two decades, our expert staff of eating disorder professionals have delivered compassionate care, breakthrough outcomes, and long-term recovery for our clients. Founded in 1996, Monte Nido & Affiliates currently operates more than 50 programs across four distinct eating disorder program brands: Monte Nido, Walden, Rosewood and Clementine. Contact: Abigail Cox L.C. Williams & Associates 312-565-3900 [email protected] SOURCE Monte Nido & Affiliates

Training and best practices for professionals as a member service PEKIN, Ill., Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals (iaedp™) is supporting telehealth practitioners and professionals in the eating disorder field. Telehealth saw a boom during the pandemic; the concept and practice were already in place well but is now a common occurrence. Rapidly, the iaedp Board of Directors saw the need to provide guidance and training on how to implement Telehealth in what is traditionally an in-person industry, how to address practitioners' concerns and how to share best practices across the industry. "The Telehealth Committee has been born out of this growing need," said iaedp Board member Vicki Berkus, MD, Ph.D., CEDS, who spearheads the committee. "Our members need support, resources, and options in this evolving landscape. From how to do remote assessments to legal and medical issues, professionals using telehealth to treat their patients enter a whole new world. That world can be fraught with challenges." Eating disorders, including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, and avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder, are serious psychiatric conditions and are associated with high rates of morbidity, mortality, and personal and societal costs. Embracing telehealth practices decreases the time of intervention, increases patient accessibility, and provides a new path for care and treatment. "We not only focus on where we are now but also where we are going and the future of remote care for these disorders," said Dr. Berkus. "Telehealth is especially important for rural or underserved communities who may not have experienced professionals nearby or accessible." Continuing research provides insight into the effectiveness of telehealth treatment in eating disorders. Through committed work from groups like the iaedp Telehealth Committee, professionals and practitioners can share ideas and recommendations while also keeping abreast of evidence-based practice. Previous webinars included everything from logistics to legal advice, including HIPAA, internet speed, processing credit cards, encrypting files, dealing with insurance, EAPs, types of therapy, psychiatric evaluation, medical monitoring, how to handle emergencies, keeping patients engaged and confronting your own biases. The focus for 2024 is to address concerns about telehealth approaches, work through technology issues, evidence-based techniques and how to apply them in a telehealth environment, how to transition a patient to telehealth, and regulatory frameworks. The committee and other practitioners also present their research and best practices at the annual global iaedp Foundation symposium. The conference is attended by representatives from across the world and provides nearly a week's worth of training, education and connection in multiple languages. About the iaedp™ Foundation: Since 1985, the International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals has provided education and training standards to an international and multidisciplinary group of various healthcare treatment providers and helping professions. MemberSHARE.iaedp.com is an iaedp™ business journal and online member resource to learn about noteworthy member achievements, continuing education webinars and U.S. and international chapter activity and events. The iaedp™ Foundation's Presidents Council, which provides organization support, includes Center for Change; Center for Discovery; Eating Recovery Center; Laureate Eating Disorders Program; The Meadows Ranch; Rogers Behavioral Health; The Renfrew Center; Timberline Knolls Residential Treatment Center; Alsana Eating Disorder Treatment & Recovery Centers; Walden Behavioral Care; Monte Nido & Affiliates; and Odyssey Eating Disorder Network; Within Health; Banyan Centers; WD Recovery and Wellness Center; Mind Over Body; Koru Spring Center. SOURCE iaedp Foundation

Growing need for news, articles and research to serve eating disorders professionals calls for expanded clinical resource PEKIN, Ill., Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Eating Disorders Review, the renowned clinical journal and go-to source for eating disorder professionals about research, diagnosis, treatment and emerging practices, is expanding its scope and outreach to meet growing needs. "Eating Disorders continue to increase on a global scale – especially since the pandemic and prolific use of social media – so must the journal continually grow and develop to meet the needs of professionals. Our readers are international, cover a broad range of specialties, and are a tight-knit community that wants to be at the forefront of evolving studies," said Editor-in-Chief Scott Crow, MD. "For that reason, we are making changes to enhance the publication." The Review has added three new co-editors: Anne Marie O'Melia, MS, MD, CEDS-S, medical staff at Eating Recovery Center, Denver. She is a triple board-certified physician in Pediatrics and General Psychiatry. She also holds subspecialty board certifications in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and in Psychosomatic Medicine. Dr. O'Melia has co-authored multiple articles and book chapters on eating disorders and served as a co-investigator for various clinical trials related to psychopharmacology in the treatment of eating disorders and mood disorders. Dr. O'Melia has been named one of the "Best Doctors in America" every year since 2007. John Levitt, PhD, CEDS-S, FAED, has more than 40 years of experience working with eating disorders, self-injury, trauma, and complex patients. He has been an active participant in the field of eating disorders and trauma as a clinician, program developer, supervisor/trainer, and presenter. He has taught widely, co-authored one book, co-edited three other books, and numerous publications as well. Dr. Levitt specializes in working with individuals who struggle with trauma-related issues, eating disorders and/or self-harm and provides a safe, respectful, supportive environment where clients can learn to manage themselves and enhance the quality of their lives Leah Graves, RDN, LDN, CEDS-S, FAED, is currently Vice President of Nutrition and Culinary Services at Accanto Health, the Emily Program, and Veritas Health, Saint Paul, MN. A founding member of the Academy for Eating Disorders, Leah has treated patients with eating disorders for more than 30 years. She has written several publications pertaining to nutrition and eating disorders and has special expertise in medical nutrition therapy, nutrition counseling, clinical supervision, and research. In addition, readers will now be able to comment on each article, sharing thoughts, ideas, and ways to embed the research in their practice – or even to debate the merits of a study and its results. Starting with the November/December issue, there will also be a direct link for prospective authors. "It's important to Eating Disorders Review that we foster a sense of community and idea-sharing. Research is not done in a vacuum, so our practice shouldn't be in isolation either," said Crow. Since 1990, the online journal's goal has been to bring readers the latest news and original articles on the diagnosis and treatment of all eating disorders, including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, and other specified feeding or eating disorders. In 2015, the Review began translating its content into Spanish. The monthly journal is complimentary for iaedp™ members. It is just one of the International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals many resources for professionals and practitioners. About EDR: Beginning with our first issue in 1990, our goal has been to bring our readers the latest news and original articles on the diagnosis and treatment of all eating disorders, including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, and other specified feeding or eating disorders. Eating Disorders Review was founded with a primary mission: to provide practical information readers can use in their everyday practice. It was adopted by the International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals. About the iaedp™ Foundation: Since 1985, the International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals has provided education and training standards to an international and multidisciplinary group of various healthcare treatment providers and helping professions. SOURCE iaedp Foundation