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Managing Weight Gain from Psychiatric Medications with Dr. Michael Cummings

Psychiatry & Psychotherapy Podcast

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Managing Obesity in Psychiatric Patients

This chapter addresses the interplay between obesity, metabolic syndrome, and psychiatric disorders, particularly in state hospitals. It introduces GLP-1 agonists as a potential treatment to mitigate obesity and discusses the complexities of weight management in relation to psychiatric medications. The conversation highlights the importance of sustainable lifestyle changes and the challenges patients face in maintaining motivation for exercise and healthy habits.

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