Obesity and Diabetes: Addiction, Eating Disorder and Mental Health

  • 11/09/2016 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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  • United Way 2400 Reading Rd. Cincinnati
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  • Wednesday November 9, 2016 1-4pm

    Obesity and Diabetes: Addiction, Eating Disorder and Mental Health

    Location: Untied Way 5/3 Convening Center 2400 Reading Rd, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202

    Presenter: Stephen Benoit

    This 3 hour course will provide information of the recent research and theoretical work into the problems of obesity and diabetes.  Emphasis will be placed on the psychosocial factors of body weight regulation, the central nervous system effects of Type-II diabetes, disordered eating and palatability / “food addiction.”   Both basic science and clinical perspectives will be discussed as well as implications for DSM updates and information relevant to mental health professionals. Participants will develop an understanding of the mental health problems specific to patients with obesity and diabetes; be able to describe current research and theory related to mental health, obesity and diabetes; and will learn about the effects of obesity and diabetes on mental health and identify possible treatment recommendations related to obesity and disordered eating. 

    CEU approval sources: Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board CPE hours approved, #RCST111001 ; KY Board of Social Work Continuing education sponsorship number KBSWSP-2016027 . Successful completion of this offering includes attending the entire offering and completion of evaluation. If you arrive late or leave early continuing education provider does not constitute endorsement of program content. 3 hours introductory learning. Focus areas: SW practice for special populations, Professional Counselor counseling techniques and social/cultural find, Clinical Counseling methods of interventions and prevention of mental and emotional disorders.