Across the country, the Center for Disease Control said eating disorders have increased since the pandemic started.
Some say Kentucky doesn’t have enough treatment options. The state currently does not have a residential eating disorder facility open 24/7.
The Louisville Center for Eating Disorders opened five years ago and now offers the highest level of eating-disorder-specific care in Kentucky, six-hour PHP, short for partial hospitalization program.
Patients can come in five days a week for group supervision and individual support.
The program started thanks to the Kentucky Eating Disorder Council Governor Andy Beshear created last year.
Kristen Butler, Louisville Center for Eating Disorders Administration Manager, said an estimated one in 10 people in America has an eating disorder, and that number is now likely higher after COVID.
If you or someone you know is struggling with an eating disorder, call the National Eating Disorders Association Helpline: 1-800-931-2237.
To learn more about the Louisville Center for Eating Disorders, click or tap here.
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