Is obesity associated with any mental health illnesses?

Sometimes depression: Obese people, like non-obese people, come in all moods and personalities. However, depression symptoms may be seen more often in obese people. Sometimes, people who are depressed eat a lot to try to soothe their sadness. Other times, obese people become depressed due to the social and medical complications of obesity. Depression is treatable with medications.

Obesity: Yes, many. Depression, eating disorders, stress disorders, chronic anxiety may all be associated with obesity. Using food for comfort can be a common denominator. Additionally, medications used to treat mental disorders may cause or contribute to obesity. Working with a nutritionist to improve eating habits may help. Discussing medications with your doctor is important.

It can be: associated with many types of mental illness. It (or extreme thinness) is often seen in people who were sexually abused as a way to try to be less attractive to an abuser. People who are depressed may suffer from overeating and obesity (or lack of appetite and thinness) as well.