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Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

Break Free From the Fear of Weight Gain

Weight bias causes stereotyping, bullying, discrimination, widespread anxiety about weight, and contributes to eating disorders through harmful dieting and biologic effects of prolonged restriction.
Public health
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

It's Not About the Weight, It's About the Weight Stigma

Weight stigma predicts greater psychological distress, healthcare avoidance and mistrust, reduced physical activity, and worsened physiological and behavioral health outcomes.
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 months ago

For Bariatric Surgery Patients, Weight Stigma Doesn't Disappear

Bariatric surgeries involve removing, restricting or rerouting parts of the gastrointestinal tract to change the amount of food the stomach can digest or absorb.
Public health
Wellness
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

Challenging Diet Culture in the Therapy Room

The impact of diet culture and weight stigma pervades all therapeutic settings.
Therapists must engage in self-reflection to mitigate bias in their practice.
Weight-neutral care enhances client trust and treatment outcomes.
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