Feel better and improve your Health with weight loss.
Weight loss utilizing meds, psychotherapy, nutrition, and exercise. Weight loss medications like GLP-1s when indicated.
PSYCHIATRIC WEIGHT LOSS: A New Approach
Comprehensive Mental Health and Weight Management
With PSYCHIATRIC WEIGHT LOSS, we offer a holistic approach to improving your mental and physical well-being. We work with you to provide personalized care that addresses the underlying causes of weight struggles. With medication management, psychotherapy, customized nutrition coaching, and exercise guidance, we help you feel better and achieve lasting health improvements. There is no specialized diet, but rather when you feel better you may be more likely to adhere to a reasonable diet which can lead to a healthy weight as recommended by the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (see myplate.gov). Feeling better, you may also find yourself more motivated to exercise which can improve mood and help with weight loss and maintenance. Referral to a dietician can be made if a specific diet is desired. Whether you're dealing with depression, anxiety, or other mental health concerns, our staff is dedicated to supporting you every step of the way. We welcome seniors into the practice!
WHEN MEDICATIONS FOR WEIGHT LOSS ARE APPROPRIATE FOR PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES, THEY ARE USED TO:
- treat psychiatric conditions directly
- address weight gain from psychiatric medications
- address weight issues causing a psychiatric condition such as depression
- Decrease cravings and impulsivity
- Decrease binging
- Improve Sleep
Now Let's Get Moving!
Indications, Disclaimer, Weight-Loss Bill of Rights
Indications for the use of anti-obesity medication
To justify the use of weight loss enhancers guidelines are that the patient should have a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 30 or above, or a BMI of greater than 27 with at least one comorbidity factor, or a measurable body fat content equal to or greater than 25% of total body weight for male patients or 30% of total body weight.
Disclaimer
(a) We do not promise specific results;(b) We do not want you to have unreasonable expectations, everybody responds differently to meds, the benefits of weight loss described do not apply to everyone.(c) We do not claim rapid, dramatic, incredible, or safe weight loss;(d) It should be understood that diet and exercise is required,, that weight loss is not effortless or magical.
Weight-Loss Consumer Bill of Rights
A) WARNING: RAPID WEIGHT LOSS MAY CAUSE SERIOUS HEALTH PROBLEMS. RAPID WEIGHT LOSS IS WEIGHT LOSS OF MORE THAN 11/2 POUNDS TO 2 POUNDS PER WEEK OR WEIGHT LOSS OF MORE THAN 1 PERCENT OF BODY WEIGHT PER WEEK AFTER THE SECOND WEEK OF PARTICIPATION IN A WEIGHT-LOSS PROGRAM.
(B) CONSULT YOUR PERSONAL PHYSICIAN BEFORE STARTING ANY WEIGHT-LOSS PROGRAM.
(C) ONLY PERMANENT LIFESTYLE CHANGES, SUCH AS MAKING HEALTHFUL FOOD CHOICES AND INCREASING PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, PROMOTE LONG-TERM WEIGHT LOSS.
(D) QUALIFICATIONS OF THIS PROVIDER ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
(E) YOU HAVE A RIGHT TO:
1. ASK QUESTIONS ABOUT THE POTENTIAL HEALTH RISKS OF THIS PROGRAM AND ITS NUTRITIONAL CONTENT, PSYCHOLOGICAL SUPPORT, AND EDUCATIONAL COMPONENTS.
2. RECEIVE AN ITEMIZED STATEMENT OF THE ACTUAL OR ESTIMATED PRICE OF THE WEIGHT-LOSS PROGRAM, INCLUDING EXTRA PRODUCTS, SERVICES, SUPPLEMENTS, EXAMINATIONS, AND LABORATORY TESTS.
3. KNOW THE ACTUAL OR ESTIMATED DURATION OF THE PROGRAM.
4. KNOW THE NAME, ADDRESS, AND QUALIFICATIONS OF THE DIETITIAN OR NUTRITIONIST WHO HAS REVIEWED AND APPROVED THE WEIGHT-LOSS PROGRAM
GOOD FAITH ESTIMATE
Under Section 2799B-6 of the Public Health Service Act, health care providers and health care facilities are required to inform individuals who are not enrolled in a plan or coverage or a Federal health care program, or not seeking to file a claim with their plan or coverage both orally and in writing of their ability, upon request or at the time of scheduling health care items and services, to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” of expected charges.
You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical care will cost
Under the law, health care providers need to give patients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the bill for medical items and services.
You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency items or services. This includes related costs like medical tests, prescription drugs, equipment, and hospital fees.
Make sure your health care provider gives you a Good Faith Estimate in writing at least 1 business day before your medical service or item. You can also ask your health care provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule an item or service.
If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill.
Make sure to save a copy or picture of your Good Faith Estimate. For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit No Surprises Act | CMSe.