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The Toronto Western Hospital, Bariatric Surgery Psychosocial Program. Get news about weight loss surgery psychosocial programs, news & research in Toronto.

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@CAMHnews appoints @GStrudRN as interim scientific director for its newly created Digital Innovation Hub. canhealth.com/2024/08/21/cam…


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I am thrilled to be part of @ICHOM_ORG Obesity Set Working Group, developed alongside patient representatives, physicians and measurement experts. Find out more about how ICHOM Sets prioritize outcomes that matter most to patients: ichom.org/patient-center… @ObesityCan #obesity


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It was a great week sharing @ObesityCan work at #Obesityweek2023 and hearing the amazing feedback on the Canadian Obesity Guidelines internationally. Thanks to the amazing guideline team, people living with obesity, and authors who continue to transform obesity care globally!

Obesity Week Highlights: Our Scientific Director Dr. Sanjeev Sockalingam and our Director of Education Nicole Pearce presented the Education Action Teams Posters on gaps in obesity education and on pathways to improve obesity education.

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Mental health and #addiction touches almost everyone - whether directly or indirectly. #MentalIllnessAwarenessWeek is an important reminder that it's okay not to be okay and to seek support if you need it because #MentalHealthIsHealth. #MIAW #mentalhealth

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📣Our latest @ICESOntario study highlights the differential impact of the pandemic on eating disorders across age groups. #Adolescents in focus with 121% increase in ED visits, but adults affected too @dr_nr_saunders @KurdyakP @epistrauss @AstridGuttmann cmaj.ca/content/195/38…


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Obesity Canada's Education Action Team has had their paper "A scoping review of obesity education interventions for current and prospective medical professionals in Canada" accepted for publication in Obesity Pillars. Congratulations to all! Read here: sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

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Sharing this ⁦@ObesityCan⁩ supported review of obesity education interventions for current and prospective medical professionals in Canada. Identifies focus areas to better train current & future physicians in #obesity care. #meded#training sciencedirect.com/science/articl…


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See our @UHN Bariatric Program Research & @CAMHResearch teams’ @JAMANetworkOpen study on the effectiveness of virtual cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) in reducing #mentalhealth distress & disordered eating. The largest RCT to date in this pop’n. @ASMBS @UofTPsych @ObesityCan

Cognitive behavioral therapy delivered 1 year after bariatric surgery did not change short-term weight outcomes, but improved disordered eating and psychological distress. ja.ma/3Ko9OAM



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A national research team including Obesity Canada members found that a short 7 session telephone Cognitive Behavioural Therapy intervention is helpful in improving mental health for patients 1-year after bariatric surgery. Read more about the findings: obesitycanada.ca/oc-news/press-…

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Questions arising about the potential association of suicide risk with new anti-obesity medications (e.g., Ozepmic). Many theoretical factors could explain this…cnn.com/2023/07/10/hea… @ObesityCan @ObesitySociety @CAMHResearch #obesity #SuicidePrevention #mentalhealth @CNN


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Are new anti-obesity medications going to help address access to these treatments and improve effectiveness? 👇🏾 ⁦@ObesityCan⁩ ⁦@ObesitySociety⁩ ⁦@seanwharton#obesity #access nature.com/articles/d4158…


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We are excited to welcome Dr. Sockalingam as our new Scientific Director! Dr. Sockalingam brings a wealth of expertise and experience to our organization, particularly in psychiatry, mental health and education. Learn more about Dr. Sockalingam: obesitycanada.ca/oc-news/new-le…


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Excited to be contributing to the @ObesityCan mission in this new role and advocating for improved care for people living with #obesity! @CAMHResearch

We are excited to welcome Dr. Sockalingam as our new Scientific Director! Dr. Sockalingam brings a wealth of expertise and experience to our organization, particularly in psychiatry, mental health and education. Learn more about Dr. Sockalingam: obesitycanada.ca/oc-news/new-le…



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Looking forward to our @UHN @CAMHnews @UofTPsych @TorontoMet #COS2023 panel session on what we have learned from the last 3 years related to #obesity and #mentalhealth in bariatric care. The importance of #mentalhealth in obesity care. @ObesityCan @ASMBS @Cabps_Obesity

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Looking forward to the @TheAACE Talk Show Session - will be sharing perspectives on #mentalhealth / behavioural health and obesity care. cdmcd.co/pEKEnR #WeAreAACE @Cabps_Obesity @ObesityCan @CAMHnews @UHN @TWHBariatricPsy #MentalHealthIsHealth


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2. Our second paper focuses on the role of psychiatrists in #obesity and bariatric surgery care. - sciencedirect.com/science/articl… @CL_Psychiatry @CAPM_ACPM @TWHBariatricPsy @ASMBSIH @ObesityCan @Cabps_Obesity


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Dr. Hawa from ⁦@UHN⁩ Bariatric Surgery and Obesity Management Program discusses importance of #sleep and #obesity and #mentalhealth@CPA_APC⁩ 2022 ⁦@ObesityCan⁩ ⁦@Cabps_Obesity

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Excited to be presenting on updates on #mentalhealth and #obesity care at @CPA_APC 2022 Conference with Drs. Mahavir Agarwal, Maggie Hahn, and Raed Hawa from @CAMHnews @UHN @UofTPsych Sharing work from @ObesityCan and @Cabps_Obesity 2020 guidelines and new updates! @ASMBSIH

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Access our free Patient Advocacy 101 Course. Learn about the key issues facing Canadians living with obesity and how to advocate for yourself and for others. More details are available here; buff.ly/3UHi82c

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