Efficacy of Virtual Eating Disorder Treatment 
Outcomes for care delivered via telehealth rival those of in-person care across a number of conditions, while also addressing issues relating to access to specialized care (Sproch, 2019). Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, there’s been a staggering jump in mental health conditions (MMWR, 2020).  Rates of depression, anxiety, substance use and suicidality have risen significantly since 2019 (MMWR, 2020), and persons with existing psychiatric issues are particularly vulnerable. Prevalence of comorbid anxiety, depression and substance use disorders are increased in individuals with eating disorders, and there is an expected increased burden on the health care system in the years ahead (Woodside & Staab, 2006; Ulfvebrande et al., 2015). The social isolation and challenges with service access highlight a need for increased use of telehealth for delivery of evidence-based treatment.  A recent report described anticipated challenges (such as rapport building, medical and weight monitoring) and proposed solutions for delivering FBT virtually (Matheson et al., 2020).  Findings suggest that the merits of virtually-delivered FBT outweigh limitations and that adaptations can be developed to minimize many of the challenges (Matheson et al., 2020; Anderson, 2017).