[Role of the psychiatrist in the management of obesity].
The management of obese patients is complex and often generates a sense of powerlessness on the part of caregivers. Psychopathologies associated with obesity are omnipresent and require greater attention from the somaticians to better assist their patients in this chronic disease and to guide their care. Despite the often legitimate reluctance of patients, it remains fundamental to question the symptom, weight, beyond any prejudice. Obesity, with or without bypass project, requires support in the long term by a multidisciplinary team with an holistic approach in order to avoid creating a new failure as is the case with the methods of food restrictions perpetuate eating disorders.
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D015992:Body Mass Index; D006801:Humans; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy; D009765:Obesity / Q000523:psychology* / Q000628:therapy*; D010348:Patient Care Team; D010819:Physician's Role; D011570:Psychiatry; D011613:Psychotherapy; D012307:Risk Factors