Join NCCOR on January 27, 2025, from 1:00–2:00 p.m. ET for the next Connect & Explore webinar titled “Understanding Weight Stigma: Impacts on Families and Youth.” Weight stigma refers to the societal devaluation of people because of their body weight or body size. While children and youth may experience weight stigma from peers, teachers, and health care providers, research shows that parents can be a primary source of weight bias for children with obesity.
During this 1-hour webinar, experts will discuss the psychosocial and health impacts of weight stigma and bias on children and adolescents, with a focus on how familial interaction and communication influence these outcomes. Presentations will highlight recent research on the relevance of weight bias to public health, the role of parent-child conversations about weight, and broader mental health implications for youth. This webinar will feature:
- Laurie Friedman Donze, PhD, Division of Cardiovascular Sciences, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, NIH
- Rebecca Puhl, PhD, MS, Rudd Center for Food Policy and Health, University of Connecticut
- Katherine M. Rancaño, PhD, MS, RAND Corporation
Registration for the webinar is free, but space is limited, so register early to secure a spot. Please consider sharing this information on your social networks using the hashtag #ConnectExplore. We will live-tweet the webinar, so follow the conversation at @NCCOR. The webinar will be recorded and archived on www.nccor.org for those unable to attend.