When you need to complete a psychological evaluation before bariatric, it’s important to know that it isn’t mean to be a “gotcha” test. The evaluator is trying to understand your habits, mental health, expectations, support system, and readiness for the major lifestyle changes after surgery....
Bariatric surgery can be life-changing, but it’s not just a physical procedure. It also changes how you eat, how your body feels, how you handle stress, and how you see yourself. That’s why a psychological evaluation is such an important part of the process. When...
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....