Vt. report outlines improvements to system for treating eating disorders

A new report out Tuesday details solutions to improve the treatment of eating disorders in Vermont. It’s a problem that was exacerbated by the pandemic, according to experts. Families and providers say the state lacks enough options for families whose loved ones --- especially young adults and teens -- are struggling with an eating disorder. And lawmakers last session told the health and mental health departments to create a working group to find out what the state needs to treat them.

When we spoke last year to eating disorder patients, parents, and providers -- all pointed to an uphill battle to get healthy again in Vermont.

“I knew what might work and I couldn’t get it for her,” said Karen Bates, a mother whose daughter suffered from an eating disorder.

“There isn’t a lot in Vermont in terms of resources, " said Abby Hawkins, a Rutland 21-year-old who says her eating disorder was slowly killing her at college.

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