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The report explained there was a need for less references to "obese people" and more discussion of "people living with obesity" in an attempt to reduce stigma and both conscious and unconscious bias and discrimination.

Following from this report, Dr Angel Chater, Lead of the Centre for Health, Wellbeing and Behaviour Change at the 台湾六合彩开奖记录 has said, 鈥淚n order to address real world issues, such as obesity, we need investment by the Government in psychology鈥�.

Dr Chater Chairs the British Psychological Society鈥檚 , which exists to听promote听the professional interests of health psychologists and supports the integration of psychology to health, illness and health care settings, relevant to research, policy and practice.听

She said: 鈥淎s current Chair of the DHP, I am keen to create a stronger voice on the importance of psychology to health, illness and the health care system, taking into account a whole systems approach. For this, we need policy makers and those with influence in government on board.鈥�

鈥淲e need national backing to move away from classifying people by their condition.听 We should not be using terms such as 鈥榦bese people鈥� as that is not what defines someone as a person. They are individuals living with obesity.鈥�

鈥淭hese tiny nuances of language can psychologically make a huge difference to that individual鈥檚 inner dialogue and how they are seen and treated by society. I鈥檇 urge the government to take leadership to change the systemic way that currently causes such unconscious stigma and bias. Investing in a psychologically-informed government and workforce can help us to do this, but this investment will need to come with funding.鈥�

Despite increasing media coverage and political attention on the issue related to obesity, and the huge amount of work being accomplished by psychologists and medical professionals working within the field, it is clear that the percentage of individuals living with obesity is only increasing.

Dr Chater concluded: 鈥淲e have the scientific evidence, theoretical frameworks and clinical experience as psychologists to support policy makers, campaigns and health professionals to make a positive impact on obesity levels in the UK and there are lots of examples of good practice in our report.鈥�

鈥淚f the government truly want to deal with the rising issues in relation to physical and mental health linked to obesity, we need both a medical and a psychological workforce that can support this need. For this, we need investment in psychology. This includes investment in education and training, service development, provision and research.鈥�

Dr Angel Chater will be hosting an online seminar titled, 鈥淧sychological perspectives on obesity: Addressing policy, practice and research priorities鈥� on Wednesday 18 March, 3pm 鈥� 4pm.听 It is free to attend, to reserve your ticket and be issued with the online link.