Many times they fear being ostracized based solely on their weight. This is a valid fear, as there is a body of evidence showing that unfair treatment exists in this arena. "Studies have shown that therapists expect less positive treatment outcomes for such clients and perceive them as more symptomatic and self-conscious as well as less physically attractive and engaged in treatment than more slender clients" (Dittman)...
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How can a mental health professional conclude that a heavy person is going to be less engaging in aiding his or her own recovery in therapy? "Particularly alarming are findings that even specialists in obesity fall prey to negative associations when working with obese patients. For example, a recent study found that even health professionals--including psychologists--who specialize in obesity often used words such as "lazy," "stupid" and "worthless" to describe obese people they come into contact with in their personal and professional lives" (Dittman)...
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