Introduction: Obesity is a chronic, multifactorial disease, dependent on over a hundred exogenous and endogenous variables. However, in our society, the collective unconscious considers that patients suffering from obesity are solely responsible for their condition. This is why they have to face repetitive stigmatising events in every environment even from health professionals.

Discussion : In many situations, this leads to an internalisation of the stigma. Patients feel completely responsible for their condition and stigmatise themselves. The consequences can be severe. The patient will not invest in treatment, or the condition may even lead to treatment failure. It is therefore important to address internalised stigma at the start of a multidisciplinary approach to obesity to increase the chances of therapeutic success. Therapeutic patient education is essential in the treatment of obesity in general, but also in the treatment of internalised stigma. A patient-centered approach, focusing on all the psychological aspects seriously affected by this condition, has been shown to be effective in reducing or even eliminating it.

Conclusion : Therapeutic patient education is the cornerstone of obesity management, guaranteeing improvements in both physical and psychological health and quality of life.