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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