The Role of BHCs in the GLP-1 Era, Collaborating with PCP Colleagues for Whole Person Care

This free webinar from UMass Chan Medical School's Center for Integrated Primary Care (CIPC) will be presented by Amber Cahill, PsyD. It will provide an overview of the evolving landscape of clinical obesity treatment in primary care, highlighting the use of GLP-1–based therapies and perspectives from primary care clinicians, including challenges, uncertainties, and positive impacts.

The session will discuss how behavioral health clinicians support whole-person care within a multimodal framework by addressing psychological, behavioral, social, and environmental factors. It will also highlight practical strategies to support patients and collaboration with prescribing clinicians. Additionally, the webinar will review unique considerations related to GLP-1 therapies, including inequitable access, loss of coverage, long-term use concerns, stigma, and challenges such as maintaining muscle mass through resistance training. Save yourself a seat!

APA credit will be offered to those who attend the full webinar (This webinar will be recorded and shared out, but credits will not be associated with the recording).