Key Points A bariatric psychological evaluation is a normal part of the surgery process. It’s not meant to scare, judge, or trick the patient. It helps the care team understand readiness and support needs. The evaluation looks at the full picture. A psychologist may ask...
Key Points A psychological evaluation is an important step before bariatric surgery because the procedure affects more than the body. It can also impact eating habits, emotions, stress, and self-image. The evaluation is not about judgment or “passing/failing.” It helps the care team understand whether...
Teens today face overwhelming pressure, from academics and social media to identity struggles and anxiety about the future. It’s no surprise that rates of depression, anxiety, and other mental health challenges are on the rise among adolescents. Parents and caregivers play a crucial role in...
You open your phone for a quick check- maybe to look at the weather or respond to a message. Minutes later, you’re deep into headlines, videos, and updates that leave you feeling overwhelmed, tense, or uneasy. This is doomscrolling. And if it feels hard to...
As the weather warms up, there’s a noticeable shift- not just in temperature, but in expectations. Social media fills with beach photos, “summer body” messaging resurfaces, and suddenly there’s pressure to look a certain way. For many people, summer doesn’t feel freeing. It feels exposing....