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The My Overweight Child blog will help you keep informed about the latest research, findings, and resources available to parents of overweight or obese kids. There are many knowledgeable people working on the increasingly dire problem of childhood obesity - and we want to give parents a place where they can check in regularly to see the latest studies and tips available to help you help your child lose weight and maintain a healthy lifestyle.

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Friday, May 30, 2008

Obesity Tied to Risk of Psychiatric Disorders

The health risks of obesity are well-known and are at the heart of the current battle against childhood obesity. But a new study suggests that heavy adults are also at greater risk of developing psychiatric disorders.
"Using data from a national health survey of more than 40,000 Americans, researchers found that obese adults were up to twice as likely to suffer from depression, anxiety and other mental health conditions as normal-weight adults."
Researchers are unclear exactly what the link is between obesity and psychiatric disorders, but the use of psychiatric drugs - which can cause weight gain - was not a factor.

Labels: mental_health, adults, psychiatric_disorders

Posted By: Aspen Education Group