New MOC Project: Identification and Management of Psychosocial Stressors in Children with Overweight and Obesity

Body mass index reduction in children with overweight and obesity can be challenging. Toxic stress, such as adverse childhood experiences, unmet social needs, and psychiatric disorders, may represent an important reason why pediatric obesity is so difficult to treat. Learn how to address these issues in your practice with ICAAP's upcoming MOC activity "Identification and Management of Psychosocial Stressors in Children with Overweight and Obesity." Participants will learn about the cyclical connection between toxic stress and obesity as well as practical tips on how to screen, counsel, and refer for one focused psychosocial stressor of their choice. Additionally, pediatricians can request individualized assistance from ICAAP staff to identify community resources near their practice that can address the psychosocial stressor that they have chosen. The collaborative project is slated to being in January 2017. To register or for more information, please contact Mary Elsner, Director of Obesity Prevention Initiatives, at 312/733-1026 x 237 or melsner@illinoisaap.com.
This activity is funded by a grant from the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services and the Otho S. A. Sprague Memorial Institute.