Co-Occurring Mental Health & Weight Issues
About Co-Occurring Mental Health & Weight Issues
The Link Between Mental Health & Weight Struggles
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a chronic mental health condition characterized by two key components:
Emotional Eating & Stress
When stress, anxiety, or trauma goes unresolved, many people turn to comfort eating to soothe difficult emotions. Over time, this coping mechanism can lead to unhealthy weight gain, guilt, and shame further fueling stress and self criticism.
Medication Side Effects
Certain psychiatric medications, including antidepressants, mood stabilizers, and antipsychotics, are known to affect metabolism and increase appetite, making weight management more challenging for individuals already working on their mental health.
Hormonal Imbalances
Chronic stress can disrupt cortisol levels, which plays a key role in weight regulation especially around the midsection. Hormonal imbalances related to PCOS, thyroid disorders, or chronic stress can make it harder to maintain a healthy weight.
Low Energy & Motivation
Depression, anxiety, and mood disorders can drain motivation, making it difficult to engage in physical activity or healthy meal preparation, even when you know they could improve your mental and physical health.
Our Approach to OCD Treatment at SolCare Clinic
At SolCare Clinic, we know OCD is not a personality quirk it’s a neurobiological condition. Effective treatment requires a personalized, evidence based plan tailored to your unique symptoms, triggers, and goals. Our comprehensive approach includes:
Comprehensive Psychiatric Evaluation
Comprehensive OCD assessment, screening for co-occurring disorders, and understanding daily life impact.
Personalized Treatment Plan
Your plan may combine therapy, medication management, and holistic strategies for long term success.
Evidence Based Treatments for Mental Health & Weight Issues
Psychiatric Medication Management
Our psychiatric providers carefully select and monitor medications that support mental health goals without contributing to unnecessary weight gain. When appropriate, we may recommend: Weight neutral antidepressants & mood stabilizers Appetite regulating medications when medically appropriate Non-stimulant ADHD treatments with minimal metabolic impact
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
CBT helps patients identify unhealthy thought patterns contributing to emotional eating, body image distress, and self criticism replacing them with healthier coping mechanisms and self compassionate beliefs.
Stress & Emotional Eating Interventions
We teach patients how to recognize emotional triggers for eating and develop alternative coping strategies, such as: Mindfulness & stress management techniques Journaling & emotion tracking Identifying & challenging “all or nothing” thinking about food, weight, and self worth
Holistic Lifestyle Counseling
We provide individualized nutrition, sleep, and physical activity recommendations that fit your lifestyle, preferences, and physical abilities. There’s no “one size fits all” diet plan instead, we help you find sustainable strategies to nourish your body and mind.
Why Choose SolCare Clinic for Mental Health & Weight Management?
Integrated Expertise
Our team specializes in the intersection of mental health and weight management, ensuring seamless, comprehensive care.
Personalized Care Plans
Every patient’s plan is tailored to their unique mental health diagnosis, lifestyle, and weight loss goals.
Whole Person Focus
We treat the underlying causes of weight gain and emotional struggles, not just the symptoms.
Compassionate Support
No judgment, no guilt just understanding, guidance, and practical solutions that work.
Virtual & In Person Options
Convenient care whether you’re in Houston or one of our licensed states.
Other Services
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Start Your Journey to Mental Wellness
At SolCare Clinic, your mental health is our mission. Whether you’re seeking a diagnosis, a second opinion, medication management, or holistic support, we are here to help you build a healthier, happier life.