Psychosocial Aspects of Obesity

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Overview

Is Obesity a Mental Disorder? To answer this question, the psychiatrists and other clinicians interested in obesity have to learn the complex relationship between obesity and mental disorders.

What I will learn?

By the end of the lecture, learners will be able to:
Define the common psychosocial aspects in obese populations.
Recognize the importance of monitoring psychosocial aspects related to obesity.
Recognize the seriousness of weight bias & stigmatization.
Develop skills to apply behavioral interventions and manage psychosocial aspects especially pre & post obesity surgery.
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