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Overcoming Weight Bias: A Clinical Psychologist’s Perspective
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Konten disediakan oleh Archelle Georgiou, MD, Archelle Georgiou, and MD. Semua konten podcast termasuk episode, grafik, dan deskripsi podcast diunggah dan disediakan langsung oleh Archelle Georgiou, MD, Archelle Georgiou, and MD atau mitra platform podcast mereka. Jika Anda yakin seseorang menggunakan karya berhak cipta Anda tanpa izin, Anda dapat mengikuti proses yang diuraikan di sini https://id.player.fm/legal.
Is obesity a mental health issue? Is it “right” for people to take the new obesity drugs if they aren’t obese but simply want to lose weight? This episode is not a patient story, but the perspective and experience of a clinical health psychologist who specializes in eating and weight-related issues. Dr. Robyn Pashby talks about the vicious shame-blame cycle of obesity and how patients have autonomy when discussing weight with their doctor.
Key Takeaways:
- Erase a FAULT mindset. Yes, obesity is complex…but it's not someone's fault. Shaming and blaming yourself – or others – simply makes it worse. This bias is embedded in our society, but you have control of your own mindset.
- Ask for consent. Robyn talked about the importance of clinicians asking permission from patients before talking to them about their weight. But, asking for consent also applies when you approach a friend, a sibling, a parent, a spouse, or even your child who is struggling with weight or body image issues. Ask their permission and be ready to accept and respect “no” as an answer.
Links:
More about Dr Robyn Pashby: www.healthpsychologypartners.com
Robyn's Instagram: @robynpashbyphd
Get in touch with Archelle
Email: speakupforyourhealth@gmail.com
Instagram: https://instagram.com/speakupforyourhealth
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