Body Image & Pain by Dr. Yazmine Huizar
Body image is a psychosocial construct that is often ignored in health management discussions, even though evidence suggests that it can play an important role in shaping overall well-being. During the March 2024 Pain Science Lecture Series, Dr. Yazmine Huizar outlined the interconnection between pain, obesity and depression. She also explored how targeted body image interventions can promote enhanced outcomes across multiple domains.
Dr. Huizar is a Behavioral Sleep Fellow at the Stanford Sleep Medicine Center. Dr. Huizar received her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Texas Tech University in Lubbock, TX, and completed her pre-doctoral internship at the VA Healthcare System in Lexington, KY. She has a background in metabolic health management, and her dissertation focused on the role body image plays in enhancing weight-loss outcomes.
00:00 - Intro
0:34 - What is the experience of pain?
1:48 - What is body image?
3:21 - The Pain Triad
4:46 - Obesity & Pain
7:20 - Obesity & Depression
9:24 - Pain & Depression
11:35 - The Role of Body Image in Pain Management
19:17 - Pain Management Techniques
25:52 - Enhancing Body Image
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