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The Mind-Body Connection in IBS and IBD Featuring Ali Navidi, PsyD

Amber interviews Dr. Ali Navidi, a gastropsychologist specializing in mental health for people with gastrointestinal disorders. They discuss the importance of addressing mental health alongside conditions like IBD and IBS, highlighting the stigma surrounding these issues. Dr. Navidi explains cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and clinical hypnosis, emphasizing their effectiveness in managing symptoms. He also shares insights on the challenges of accessing mental health care and introduces a new therapeutic group program for IBD patients developed in collaboration with the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation, aimed at making treatment more accessible and affordable. Episode transcript and more information at: https://bit.ly/AIBD178

Mental health challenges associated with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
Stigma surrounding mental health in gastrointestinal disorders
The connection between mental and physical health in digestive disorders
Disorders of gut-brain interaction and their implications
Importance of seeking support and building a network for mental health
Role of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) in treating GI disorders
Use of clinical hypnosis for managing pain and anxiety
Access to specialized mental health care for patients with GI disorders
Development of therapeutic groups for IBD patients
Need for specialized training for mental health professionals in GI disorders

Find Dr. Ali Navidi and GI Psychology at:

Web: https://www.gipsychology.com/
Facebook: @GIPsychology
Instagram: @gipsychusa

More information on the topics we discussed:

IBD Psychotherapy Group: https://www.gipsychology.com/ibdgroup/
PsyPact: https://psypact.gov/
Dr. Navidi's discussion with Dr. Mark Mattar (Medstar Georgetown) and Kate Wheeling of The Atlantic about the impact of Clinical Hypnosis on IBS: https://www.gipsychology.com/2023/11/30/gi-psychology-and-the-atlantic-discuss-clinical-hypnosis-for-ibs/
Dr. Navidi's interview with Elizabeth Chang of the Washington Post to talk Clinical Hypnosis and IBS: https://www.gipsychology.com/2022/10/04/gi-psychology-director-dr-ali-navidi-talks-to-the-washington-post/

Find Amber J Tresca at:

AboutIBD.com: About IBD
Verywell: Verywell Health
Facebook: @aboutIBD
Twitter: @aboutIBD
Pinterest: @aboutibd
Instagram: @about_IBD
YouTube: @AboutIBD
Threads: @about_IBD

Find Mac Cooney (mix, sound design, and theme music) at:

Facebook: @maccooneycomposer
Instagram: @maccooneycomposer
Web: Cooney Studio
YouTube: @MacCooneyComposer
Theme music, IBD Dance Party, is from ©Cooney Studio.

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