Prise en charge psychotogique de l'obésité: Au-delà de la thérapie cognitivo-comportementale

Obesity psychological treatment: Beyond cognitive and behavioral therapy

The psychological assessment of the patient with obesity aims to identify the factors of maintenance of excess weight, such as eating disorders or anxio-depressive disorders. Psychotherapy helps a better weight management. Cognitive-behavioral therapy has shown its effectiveness in the treatment of obesity. New psychotherapeutic approaches are explored. The hypnosis and mindfulness are proposed for the management of emotions and stress. A targeted approach on the body image disorder decreases body dissatisfaction. When post-traumatic stress syndrome is involved, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing) is better than other types of therapies. Family therapy is indicated when the entourage is impacted. Psychological difficulties should be the subject of specific care.

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French

Magali Volery
Aude Bonnemain
Anna Latino
Nadia Ourrad
Alain Perroud

Volery, M., Bonnemain, A., Latino, A., Ourrad, N., & Perroud, A. (2015, March). [Obesity psychological treatment: Beyond cognitive and behavioral therapy]. Revue Médicale Suisse, 11(467), 704-708. French