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Table 9 Summary of Sessions with Social Worker

From: Lifestyle modification and metformin as long-term treatment options for obese adolescents: study protocol

Elective Psychosocial Sessions

Taught at the discretion of the social worker and therefore may include but not limited to curriculum below

Timing and detail may be modified to meet individual needs

Month 3-24

Self-esteem

 

Body image

 

Media and peer pressure

 

Teasing/bullying/social exclusion/stigmatization

 

Coping strategies and problem-solving

 

Increasing family time/activities/involvement

 

Increasing and enhancing family communication

 

Sustainable change

 

Increasing ownership and responsibility in study

 

Scheduling and time management

 

Financial constraints (cost-effective strategies for healthy living)