Welcome to the Pediatric Obesity Special Interest Group! The Pediatric Obesity Special Interest Group (Obesity-SIG) is an officially recognized special interest group within the Society of Pediatric Psychology (Division 54 of the American Psychological Association). Its mission is to promote the health and well-being of youth with overweight and obesity and their families by fostering the provision of evidence-based assessment and treatment methods utilizing the principles of psychology. The SIG provides a forum for communication and collaboration in both clinical and research realms, in order to further the field’s knowledge of developmental and contextual factors contributing to the etiology of obesity, course and outcome of pediatric obesity, assessment and treatment of behavioral and emotional comorbidities, and obesity prevention initiatives. We also aim to provide education, training and mentoring of psychologists in the care of youth with overweight and obesity and advocacy for public policy.
The Obesity SIG meets annually at the Society of Pediatric Psychology Annual Conference (SPPAC). Membership in the Obesity SIG is open to any SPP member in good standing. Trainees interested in pediatric obesity as a subspecialty are especially encouraged to join. To join, click "Join Now" below to be join Division 54 and select to join the Obesity SIG or update your member profile to include the Obesity SIG. JOIN NOW
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