Psychologists help Americans slim down through self-monitoring, augmented behavioral therapies and meditation, among other strategies By Leigh E. Rich In helping people manage and reduce their weight, psychologists have always tended to favor scientifically based, “whole person”-focused interventions over strict dieting, and the current treatment landscape is no different. Many psychologists use cognitive-behavioral therapies that […]

Along with increased surgery, a growing need for support By Leigh E. Rich “There is a real need for psychological interventions for these folks who are dramatically increasing in number and who undergo major life changes,” says psychologist Marsha Marcus, PhD, chief of eating disorders and behavioral medicine at the University of Pittsburgh’s Western Psychiatric […]