Psychological Impact of Severe Obesity
- 27 September 2016
- journal article
- review article
- Published by Springer Nature in Current Obesity Reports
- Vol. 5 (4) , 435-440
Abstract
The causes of severe obesity are multifactorial and include metabolic, dietary, physical, and psychological aspects. Additionally, the impact of severe obesity affects more than one’s physical health. This article attempts to explore the psychological impact of severe obesity specifically in the areas of mood, eating disorders, sleep disturbance, chronic pain, and quality of life. Additionally, obesity treatment options of lifestyle modification and bariatric surgery that include psychological assessment and/or cognitive behavioral intervention are discussed.Keywords
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