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Does depression have anything to do with being underweight and stressed?

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It can: Having a negative view of your body and being stressed can both contribute to being depressed. Or, being depressed can make someone lose their appetite and consequently lose weight.

Dr Pappas agreed

Answered 8/31/2013

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