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The Changing Landscape of Weight and Mental Health: Cultural, Clinical, and Psychological Implications

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The Changing Landscape of Weight and Mental Health: Cultural, Clinical, and Psychological Implications

This series can be completed as a full 3-part series or individual sessions--it is also available as homestudy if the times are not convenient. 

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Weight influences mental health, and mental health influences weight but the relationship extends far beyond behavior alone. Biological, psychological, social, and cultural factors all shape how individuals experience their bodies, their health, and themselves.

This three-part intermediate series examines the mental health–weight connection, the impact of weight stigma and internalized bias, and the emerging psychological implications of GLP-1 medications and modern pharmacology treatments. Designed for mental health professionals, the series combines current evidence, clinical insights, and lived experience perspectives to help clinicians better understand and support individuals navigating weight-related concerns or treatments.

Objectives  

Session 1 - 10/16/26 12:00pm-1:00pm ET

What We Carry: Understanding Weight Stigma and Responding with Trauma-Informed Care 

a) Describe and define weight stigma and internalized weight bias and explain their effects on psychological well-being and client health behaviors.

b) Identify why trauma-informed and stigma-sensitive approaches are required when working with individuals experiencing weight-related distress.


Session 2 - 11/13/26 12:00pm-1:00pm ET

Psychology, Eating Disorders and Obesity/High Weight

a) Explain how biological, psychological, and social factors contribute to the complex relationship between eating disorders and weight.​

b) Develop clinically appropriate approaches to assessment, referral, and interdisciplinary collaboration for patients with co-occurring high weight and eating disorders.​


Session 3 - 12/18/26 12:00pm-1:00pm ET

Psychological and Behavioral Risks and Benefits Associated with GLP-1 RAs 

a) Discuss emerging psychological and behavioral risks and benefits associated with GLP-1 medications and related modern pharmacotherapy treatments.

b) Examine the cultural, ethical, and psychological tensions arising from evolving attitudes toward weight management in the GLP-1 era.​

Free for ADAA members: ARC Health is pleased to provide ADAA members access to continuing education opportunities at no cost.

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  • Robyn Pashby Phd
    Dr. Robyn Pashby is a clinical health psychologist and internationally recognized expert in the psychological and behavioral aspects of weight and other chronic health conditions. As the founder of Health Psychology Partners, she leads a team specializing in the complex intersection of mental health 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. Dr. Pashby is a sought-after speaker and writer, contributing to peer-reviewed publications, book chapters, and public health education in the United States and internationally. She is a frequent contributor to major media outlets including The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, NPR and others. She co-authored her first book, “The New Food Fight: How the Weight Management and Eating Disorder Fields Became So Divided and What We Can Do About It" in 2025. Dr. Pashby lives and works in Washington, DC.
    Sessions
    • 01 : What We Carry: Understanding Weight Stigma and Responding with Trauma-Informed Care
    • 02 : Psychology, Eating Disorders and Obesity/High Weight
    • 03 : Psychological and Behavioral Risks and Benefits Associated with GLP-1 RAs

CE Info

Earn up to 3 CE Credit Hours

Before the event, you will receive an email from CE-Go with access to the virtual event. After the event, you will receive access to your evaluation and continuing education certificate via a personalized "attendee dashboard" link, hosted on the CE-Go website. This link and access to the virtual event will be sent to the email account you used to register for the event.

Upon accessing the CE-Go "attendee dashboard", you will be able to:

  • Complete evaluation forms for the event
  • Download your continuing education certificate in a PDF format

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Target Audience

This educational activity is intended for behavioral health professionals, including Psychologists, Social Workers, and Counselors.

Continuing Education Credit Hours are available from the following organizations

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ARC Health OPCO, LLC is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0899.
NYS Board for Psychology - Sponsored by The Ross Center
The Ross Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders, LLC, is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists #PSY-0105.
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1. This virtual event will be hosted via Zoom Webinar, and you may be prompted to download or upgrade your Zoom app if using a mobile device. A strong WiFi connection will be required for best quality.


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We are committed to providing ADA accommodations in compliance with the law. To ensure your needs are met, please inform us of any requirements when you register, ideally at least 30 days before the event. You can do so by emailing support@ce-go.com or calling 888-498-5578.

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If a grievance arises pertaining to continuing education activities or processes, please contact profdev@archealthpartners.com as soon as possible, so that the nature of the concern may be addressed in a timely fashion.

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There are no financial disclosures.
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