Psychology

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Dr Susan Woods, Ph.D.

Q&A- Is Therapy Required Before Weight Loss Surgery?

Q: Is therapy required before undergoing weight loss surgery? A: In general, therapy is not “required” before bariatric surgery. However, since it is major and in most cases irreversible, most surgeons require a psychological evaluation of surgery candidates to determine if their goals are realistic and if they have the […]

Dr Susan Woods, Ph.D.

Q&A- Is a Suicide Attempt a “Cry for Help”, or just a Failed Attempt?

Q: Is a Suicide Attempt a “Cry for Help”, or just a Failed Attempt? A: When it comes to suicide prevention, splitting hairs over whether the person is “just” crying for help or serious about causing their own death makes no sense.  If someone tells you they are thinking about suicide […]

Dr. Susan Woods, Psychologist, Schenectady, NY

Q&A- Is It Normal for Everyone in the Family to Have an Eating Disorder?

Q: Is It Normal for Everyone in the Family to Have an Eating Disorder? A: Eating disorders are serious and often life threatening diseases, and there is scientific evidence to show that they do run in families.  It is not “normal”, however, for anyone to have an eating disorder. There can […]