How A GI Psychologist Can Help Your Digestive Health

06/14/22 • 13 min

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Dr. Megan Riehl returns to explain the differences between a GI Psychologist and other mental health services, how chronic digestive conditions can add to our feelings of stress, anxiety, depression, and how patients can start the process of reaching out for help. Plus Dr. Riehl highlights additional resources available on education.giondemand.com to help patients better understand the impact of behavioral health on GI conditions.

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