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[Digital Health Canada @DigiHealthCA]

@CAMHnews appoints @GStrudRN as interim scientific director for its newly created Digital Innovation Hub. https://t.co/Sm2hKYVrxB

[Sanjeev Sockalingam @SanjSockalingam]

I am thrilled to be part of @ICHOM_ORG Obesity Set Working Group, developed alongside patient representatives, physicians and measurement experts. Find out more about how ICHOM Sets prioritize outcomes that matter most to patients: https://t.co/AQG2tL94mL
@ObesityCan #obesity

[Sanjeev Sockalingam @SanjSockalingam]

It was a great week sharing @ObesityCan work at #Obesityweek2023 and hearing the amazing feedback on the Canadian Obesity Guidelines internationally. Thanks to the amazing guideline team, people living with obesity, and authors who continue to transform obesity care globally!

[CAMH @CAMHnews]

Mental health and #addiction touches almost everyone - whether directly or indirectly.

#MentalIllnessAwarenessWeek is an important reminder that it's okay not to be okay and to seek support if you need it because #MentalHealthIsHealth.

#MIAW #mentalhealth

[Alène Toulany @DrAleneToulany]

📣Our latest @ICESOntario study highlights the differential impact of the pandemic on eating disorders across age groups. #Adolescents in focus with 121% increase in ED visits, but adults affected too
@dr_nr_saunders @KurdyakP @epistrauss @AstridGuttmann

https://t.co/lboe7fDc7J

[Obesity Canada @ObesityCan]

Obesity Canada's Education Action Team has had their paper "A scoping review of obesity education interventions for current and prospective medical professionals in Canada" accepted for publication in Obesity Pillars.

Congratulations to all!

Read here: https://t.co/w6xC3I1oSz

[Sanjeev Sockalingam @SanjSockalingam]

Sharing this ⁦@ObesityCan⁩ supported review of obesity education interventions for current and prospective medical professionals in Canada. Identifies focus areas to better train current & future physicians in #obesity care. #meded ⁦#training https://t.co/znyQu6KPke

[Sanjeev Sockalingam @SanjSockalingam]

See our @UHN Bariatric Program Research & @CAMHResearch teams’ @JAMANetworkOpen study on the effectiveness of virtual cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) in reducing #mentalhealth distress & disordered eating. The largest RCT to date in this pop’n. @ASMBS @UofTPsych @ObesityCan

[Obesity Canada @ObesityCan]

A national research team including Obesity Canada members found that a short 7 session telephone Cognitive Behavioural Therapy intervention is helpful in improving mental health for patients 1-year after bariatric surgery.

Read more about the findings: https://t.co/aSis05wyqg

[Sanjeev Sockalingam @SanjSockalingam]

Questions arising about the potential association of suicide risk with new anti-obesity medications (e.g., Ozepmic). Many theoretical factors could explain this…https://t.co/opgQCxTfiv @ObesityCan @ObesitySociety @CAMHResearch #obesity #SuicidePrevention #mentalhealth @CNN

[Sanjeev Sockalingam @SanjSockalingam]

Thanks @CBCNews @paigeeparsons for the opportunity to discuss the importance of moving beyond #BMI for #obesity care. https://t.co/AlqsEWdTwG @ObesityCan @Cabps_Obesity

[Sanjeev Sockalingam @SanjSockalingam]

Are new anti-obesity medications going to help address access to these treatments and improve effectiveness? 👇🏾 ⁦@ObesityCan⁩ ⁦@ObesitySociety⁩ ⁦@seanwharton⁩ #obesity #access https://t.co/BFxY0eBsOD

[Obesity Canada @ObesityCan]

We are excited to welcome Dr. Sockalingam as our new Scientific Director! Dr. Sockalingam brings a wealth of expertise and experience to our organization, particularly in psychiatry, mental health and education.

Learn more about Dr. Sockalingam: https://t.co/SvhHC8ZVQl

[Sanjeev Sockalingam @SanjSockalingam]

Excited to be contributing to the @ObesityCan mission in this new role and advocating for improved care for people living with #obesity! @CAMHResearch

[Sanjeev Sockalingam @SanjSockalingam]

Looking forward to our @UHN @CAMHnews @UofTPsych @TorontoMet #COS2023 panel session on what we have learned from the last 3 years related to #obesity and #mentalhealth in bariatric care. The importance of #mentalhealth in obesity care. @ObesityCan @ASMBS @Cabps_Obesity

[Sanjeev Sockalingam @SanjSockalingam]

Looking forward to the @TheAACE Talk Show Session - will be sharing perspectives on #mentalhealth / behavioural health and obesity care. https://t.co/W1qf3FVhHJ #WeAreAACE @Cabps_Obesity @ObesityCan @CAMHnews @UHN @TWHBariatricPsy #MentalHealthIsHealth

[Sanjeev Sockalingam @SanjSockalingam]

2. Our second paper focuses on the role of psychiatrists in #obesity and bariatric surgery care. - https://t.co/27nIu3zKM7 @CL_Psychiatry @CAPM_ACPM @TWHBariatricPsy @ASMBSIH @ObesityCan @Cabps_Obesity

[Sanjeev Sockalingam @SanjSockalingam]

Dr. Hawa from ⁦@UHN⁩ Bariatric Surgery and Obesity Management Program discusses importance of #sleep and #obesity and #mentalhealth ⁦@CPA_APC⁩ 2022 ⁦@ObesityCan⁩ ⁦@Cabps_Obesity⁩

[Sanjeev Sockalingam @SanjSockalingam]

Excited to be presenting on updates on #mentalhealth and #obesity care at @CPA_APC 2022 Conference with Drs. Mahavir Agarwal, Maggie Hahn, and Raed Hawa from @CAMHnews @UHN @UofTPsych. Sharing work from @ObesityCan and @Cabps_Obesity 2020 guidelines and new updates! @ASMBSIH

[Obesity Canada @ObesityCan]

Access our free Patient Advocacy 101 Course. Learn about the key issues facing Canadians living with obesity and how to advocate for yourself and for others. More details are available here; https://t.co/Z3v92A1MNg