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Obesity has multifactorial causes and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy has positive results on cognitive, emotional, and behavioral aspects related to weight loss. This study presents a preliminary assessment of the Cognitive Behavioral Program for Group Food Education (PROMETA). A quantitative, pre-experimental study was carried out with pre- and post-test evaluation. Sixty-seven adults who were overweight or obese participated of 12 intervention sessions in groups. Instruments included the Beck inventories of depression, anxiety, and hopelessness, a periodic binge eating scale, and a body satisfaction scale. Results indicated that PROMETA contributed to the reduction of symptoms of depression, anxiety, hopelessness, and binge eating. Therefore, the program shows satisfactory results for this sample. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The population mental health was impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The article reports the experience of the "LaPICC against COVID-19" project, which offered psychoeducational groups during the pandemic to provide opportunities for learning about anxiety and stress management strategies, it is in the face of a serious health crisis. An online group cognitive-behavioral therapy intervention was proposed, focusing on the management of anxiety and stress, consisting of 2 sessions in the same week. The intervention was carried out by videoconference, and 34 participants completed it. The data obtained suggests a decrease in anxiety levels, the acquisition of skills to manage unpleasant emotions and an increase in self-care behaviors. The article discusses the challenges in online group cognitive-behavioral therapy interventions and the social responsibility of psychology professionals in the context of the pandemic. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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