Committee Mission

The mission of the IH Behavioral Health Committee is to integrate and promote comprehensive and high-quality behavioral health practices within metabolic and bariatric surgery.

An Interview With The Chair

What about this committee’s mission is the most important to you? 

“The most important part of the IH Behavioral Health Committee’s mission is the passion of all of the committee members have for providing our metabolic and bariatric surgery patients with the very highest quality of care.”

How has being part of this committee benefitted you professionally or even personally?

“It has been extremely rewarding to participate in the creation of the Fundamentals of Bariatric Behavioral Health course, which debuted at the ASMBS Annual Meeting 2022.”

What of this committee’s accomplishments are you most proud of? 

“I have to say that I am the most proud of the Fundamentals of Bariatric Behavioral Health course; this course covered critical topics such as the etiology and psychosocial impacts of obesity, bariatric surgery procedures, and best practices for assessing and managing patients before and after surgery, while also offering practical tools for improving clinical competence and interdisciplinary collaboration .“

Final Thoughts on the IH Behavioral Health Committee?

“The ASMBS Behavioral Health Committee is working to elevate the standards of practice and education in bariatric behavioral health, which will in turn create the best outcomes for our patients.”