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Dr. Melinda G. Honeycutt, PSYD is a psychologist in Portland, OR specializing in psychology and bariatrics (obesity treatment). Dr. Melinda G. Honeycutt, PSYD is affiliated with Providence, PROVIDENCE HEALTH AND SERVICES OREGON and Providence Center for Weight Management - West.
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Mental Health Issues
Mental health issues, also referred to as mental health disorders or mental health illnesses, are a wide variety of conditions that impact behavior, emotion, and cognition. There are many different forms of mental health issues, some of which are acute (short-term), while others are chronic. Common mental health issues include:
No single cause of mental health issues exists. Multiple factors may increase one's risk for developing mental health issues, including but not limited to:
Mental health issues are typically diagnosed by a provider like a psychiatrist or a psychologist. These issues are diagnosed through psychological evaluation and talk therapy.
Mental health therapy can be an effective tool in supporting people who are struggling with unwanted feelings, behaviors, or difficult circumstances in their lives. Many forms of therapy are available, including specialized therapies tailored to particular disorders. For many issues, therapists help patients manage their conditions through talk therapy. Other treatments can include medication or stays at a psychiatric facility. Mental health therapy can help people with mental health issues improve their mental and emotional wellbeing.
Weight Loss Surgery (Bariatric Surgery)
Bariatric or weight-loss surgery is a surgical procedure performed to help significantly obese patients lose weight when more traditional methods, such as dieting and exercise, have not helped. Depending on the type, these surgeries change the gastrointestinal tract to limit how much food can be eaten and also change how food is absorbed by the body. Of the various bariatric surgeries available, the most common is gastric bypass.
By far the most common of the gastric bypass surgeries is called Roux-en-Y. During this surgery, part of the stomach and small intestine are detached from the gastrointestinal tract, in order to make the tract smaller. The surgeon divides the stomach into two parts. The working stomach, at the end of the esophagus, is now tiny - only the size of a walnut. This makes patients feel full after eating a small amount of food. Then the small intestine is also divided, and after bypassing a section of the small intestine to reduce food absorption, the intestine is attached to the small stomach pouch. The patient now has a working stomach and intestine like before, only much smaller.
Because gastric bypass is used to treat extreme obesity, it can reduce the risk of some of the problems associated with obesity. Gastric bypass can help treat or reduce the risk for such conditions as heart disease, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, and type 2 diabetes. However, it is a major surgery and also carries risks itself. Any surgery can lead to infection, bleeding, or blood clots, and weight loss surgery in particular carries risks of leaks in the gastrointestinal system, malnutrition, bowel obstructions, and vomiting.
Typically patients are considered candidates for gastric bypass surgery if they have a BMI greater than 40, or sometimes if they have a BMI between 35 and 40 but are suffering from obesity-related illnesses such as diabetes. The outlook is generally good, with most patients losing between 50-75% of their excess weight in 1-2 years. However, patients must follow strict diet guidelines so that the stomach can heal, starting with no food at all, then followed by a liquid diet for some time. For many severely obese patients who have tried strict diets before without success, gastric bypass surgery is the tool that allows them to finally achieve their weight loss and health goals.
She completed residency at University of Washington Department Psychological and Wellness. She has a state license in Oregon.
Residency: University of Washington Department Psychological and Wellness (2015)
Licensed In: Oregon
Dr. Melinda G. Honeycutt, PSYD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Melinda G. Honeycutt, PSYD appears to accept the following insurance providers: First Choice Health Network, Tricare Prime, Tricare for Life, Cigna PPO, Cigna Open Access Plus, Providence Health Plan Medicare Advantage, United Healthcare Nexus ACO Network, Tricare West, Medicaid OR Plus Open Card, BCBS Federal, Champ VA, United Healthcare PPO, United Healthcare POS, Providence Health Plan Medicaid, Regence BCBS PPO, Tricare US Family Health Plan, Aetna PROV Employee POS, Medicare A&B, Moda Connexus Network, Age Right (Marquis Advantage), Samaritan Health Plan Med Advantage, Medicare AB and Age Right Marquis Advantage.
According to our sources, Dr. Melinda G. Honeycutt, PSYD accepts the following insurance providers:
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Dr. Melinda Honeycutt practices psychology. Regence, Blue California, and United Healthcare POS are among the insurance carriers that Dr. Honeycutt honors. She has an open panel in Portland, OR according to Yext.
