GLP-1 medications, increasingly popular for weight loss and managing health conditions, are raising concerns among experts about their potential effects on eating behaviors and mental health. Licensed mental health counselor Shantala Boss said she has observed a link between the accessibility of weight-loss drugs and disordered eating. Boss explained body dysmorphia as a mental health condition in which someone has a distorted view of their body.Boss highlighted concerns about the growing accessibility of GLP-1 medications for women dealing with body dysmorphia and mental health-related body image issues. She also shared advice on setting healthy goals for body weight, diet, and overall health. Boss encouraged people to connect with her directly if they have questions or need support. Click here to learn more about the National Alliance for Disordered Eating. Connect with Boss’s practice by clicking here.
ORLANDO, Fla. —
GLP-1 medications, increasingly popular for weight loss and managing health conditions, are raising concerns among experts about their potential effects on eating behaviors and mental health.
Licensed mental health counselor Shantala Boss said she has observed a link between the accessibility of weight-loss drugs and disordered eating.
Boss explained body dysmorphia as a mental health condition in which someone has a distorted view of their body.
Boss highlighted concerns about the growing accessibility of GLP-1 medications for women dealing with body dysmorphia and mental health-related body image issues.
She also shared advice on setting healthy goals for body weight, diet, and overall health.
Boss encouraged people to connect with her directly if they have questions or need support.
Click here to learn more about the National Alliance for Disordered Eating.
Connect with Boss’s practice by clicking here.