About this episode

The episode explores the complex relationship between obesity and mental health with insights from clinical experience and research.

In this episode of the RCP Medicine Podcast, Dr Sagen Zac-Varghese, Consultant in Diabetes and Endocrinology, East and North Herts Teaching NHS Trust is joined by Dr Samantha Scholtz , Consultant Psychiatrist, Imperial Weight Centre, St Mary’s Hospital to explore the complex relationship between obesity and mental health. Drawing on clinical experience and recent research, they discuss the stigma surrounding obesity, its psychological impact, and how healthcare professionals can better suppor...

People in this episode

Host: Dr Sagen Zac-Varghese

Guest: Dr Samantha Scholtz

Topics covered

• obesity
• mental health
• clinical conversations
• healthcare stigma
• psychological impact

Keywords

• obesity
• mental health
• healthcare professionals
• psychological impact
• clinical experience

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: East and North Herts Teaching NHS Trust, Imperial Weight Centre, St Mary’s Hospital

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