Strengthening the Mind and Body for People Living with Obesity

Strengthening the Mind and Body for People Living with Obesity | Recording

Recorded Webinar

Building on the insights from the Treating People Living with Obesity in Clinical Care webinar, this session will take a deeper dive into the referral pathways for mental health specialists and exercise physiologists while incorporating the patient perspective for people living with obesity.

Overview

Building on the insights from the Treating People Living with Obesity in Clinical Care webinar, this session will take a deeper dive into the referral pathways for mental health specialists and exercise physiologists while incorporating the patient perspective for people living with obesity. Presenters will discuss motivational interviewing and when to refer to a mental health specialist and exercise physiologist. Recommendations for evidence-based obesity management strategies, lifestyle modifications for eating behaviors, physical activity, and weight-related bias and stigma will also be discussed.

Learning Objectives

By the end of the webinar, participants will:

Examine clinical impacts of motivational interviewing, behavioral changes, and the stigma of biases associated with weight and mental health needs.
Recall when to refer patients to mental health support and exercise physiologist
Recognize strategies for building patients’ self-efficacy and enhancing motivation to engage in physical activity.
Recognize the barriers and challenges patients’ experience as they navigate through care.

Moderator

Rong Zhang, MD
Washington University

Speakers

	Gretchen Holmes, PhD Sam Houston State University, College of Osteopathic Medicine
	Janet Huehls, MS, ACSM-CEP, CHWC Exercising Well
	Robyn Pashby, PhD Health Psychology Partners

Summary

Availability:

On-Demand

Cost:

FREE

Credit Offered:

No Credit Offered

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