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OnDemand: Grand Rounds: June 2026: Integrating Mental Health into Obesity Care: Practical Strategies for Real-World Settings
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This talk will examine the shared complexity of mental health and obesity, highlighting how psychological factors such as trauma, chronic stress, and weight stigma shape patient behavior, engagement, and clinical outcomes. Dr. Pashby will offer practical, brief strategies to integrate trauma-informed communication, screening, and decision-making into routine care which can be included in settings where there may be limited access to specialized mental health support.
1. Explain how trauma, chronic stress, and weight stigma influence obesity risk, treatment engagement, and patient outcomes.
2. Identify clinical opportunities to recognize and address psychological and social factors that may affect obesity care and behavior change.
3. Implement brief, trauma-informed communication and care strategies to enhance patient engagement, trust, and treatment effectiveness in routine obesity medicine practice.
4. Consult with or refer appropriate patients to mental health specialists.
Robyn Pashby PhD
Founder of Health Psychology Partners
Dr. Robyn Pashby is a licensed clinical health psychologist and internationally recognized expert in the psychological and behavioral treatment of weight and weight-related chronic health conditions. As the founder of Health Psychology Partners, she leads a team specializing in the complex intersection of mental health, obesity, and chronic illness. Dr. Pashby integrates evidence-based psychological and behavioral health strategies with medical science, bridging the gap between psychology and medical care to offer comprehensive, patient-centered treatment.

With nearly two decades of experience, Dr. Pashby has contributed extensively to the field through clinical practice, research, and leadership. She serves on key national committees for The Obesity Society, the Obesity Action Coalition, and the American Diabetes Association. She is also a Research Assistant Professor at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine, where she helps shape the future of clinical health psychology.
The Obesity Society is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Obesity Society designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Date of Release: July 15, 2026
Date of Termination: December 31, 2028
No commercial support was received for this activity.
Robyn Pashby, PhD: Speaker relationship with Kailera (Pharmaceuticals), Speaker relationship with Fractyl (Biomedical)
Sriram Machenini, MD: Advisor relationship with Abbie Inc. (Pharmaceuticals), Eli Lilly (Pharmaceuticals) and NeurogastriX (Pharmaceuticals) Consultant relationship with Rhythm (Pharmaceuticals)

Angela Golden, DNP: Advisor relationship with Acella (Pharmaceuticals), Boehringer Ingelheim (Pharmaceuticals), Currax (Pharmaceuticals), Eli Lilly (Pharmaceuticals) and Novo Nordisk (Pharmaceuticals). Speaker relationship with Acella (Pharmaceuticals), Currax (Pharmaceuticals), Eli Lilly (Pharmaceuticals) and Novo Nordisk (Pharmaceuticals)

Stacy Schmidt, PhD: No relevant financial relationships
No members of the TOS CME Oversight Committee, charged with the resolution of all relevant conflicts of interest, had any relevant financial relationships while serving on the committee.
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