ArticlePsychiatry investigation2020
Obesity and Depression: Its Prevalence and Influence as a Prognostic Factor: A Systematic Review.
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111 citing papers in PubMed, 7 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 213 citations in OpenAlex.
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- Prediction models for longitudinal trajectories of depression and anxiety: a systematic review.Journal of affective disorders · 2026Pooled it
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- Obesity and Psychopathology From Childhood to Adolescence: A Systematic Review of Prospective Studies.Actas espanolas de psiquiatria · 2025Pooled it
- What internet- and mobile-based interventions are currently available for adults with overweight or obesity experiencing symptoms of depression? A systematic review.International journal of obesity (2005) · 2025Pooled it
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- Integrated Behavioral Interventions for Adults with Comorbid Obesity and Depression: a Systematic Review.Current diabetes reports · 2022Pooled it
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- Efficacy of time restricted eating and resistance training on body composition and mood profiles among young adults with overweight/obesity: a randomized controlled trial.Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition · 2025Trial
- Feasibility of Online Cognitive-behavioral Group Therapy Following Metabolic Bariatric Surgery: A Randomized Pilot Study.Obesity surgery · 2025Trial
- Effect of Time-Restricted Eating versus Daily Calorie Restriction on Mood and Quality of Life in Adults with Obesity.Nutrients · 2023Trial
- Association of depressive disorder with biochemical and anthropometric indices in adult men and women.Scientific reports · 2021Trial
- Therapeutic Potential of Anti-Obesity Drugs in Obesity-Associated Female Reproductive Dysfunction: Translating Mechanistic Evidence into Personalized Clinical Strategies.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2026Review
- Trends in obesity prevalence among adults with depression in the United States, 2005 to 2023.BMC psychiatry · 2026Article
- Association between omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids intake, body mass index and depression in young Iranian adults: a cross sectional study.Journal of health, population, and nutrition · 2026Article
- Exploring the Needs and Perspectives of Patients with Obesity to Inform Health Care Practice: A Focus Group Study.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Article
- Association of Academic Level and Body Mass Index with Depressive Symptoms Among Undergraduate and Graduate Students in Bronx, NY: A Cross-Sectional Study.Behavioral sciences (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Longitudinal co-development of mental and cardio-metabolic health from childhood to young adulthood.Journal of child psychology and psychiatry, and allied disciplines · 2026Article
- Development of the Weight and Emotions Scale (WES).Obesity science & practice · 2026Article
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Abstract
objectiveDepression and obesity are two conditions with great impact over global health. This is mainly due to their high prevalence and the morbidity and mortality associated to both. The main aim of the present systematic review is to study the association between obesity and depression and the prognostic implications derived from it.
methodsA literature review was performed in the PUBMED database. 18 articles were found (9 cross-sectional studies, 6 longitudinal studies and 3 clinical trials), which were reviewed by critical reading after which a summary of the main conclusions was written.
resultsThese selected articles confirmed that there is indeed a link between depression and obesity, although there are doubts as to the significance of this relationship. Depression is a risk factor for obesity, especially atypical depression and in African-American adolescent males. Obesity is a risk factor for depression, especially in women and for recurrent depressive disorder. The comorbidity between obesity and depression is a risk factor for a bad prognosis illness.
conclusionThe relationship between both disorders has been analysed in scientific literature, obtaining significant associations but also contradictory results. The most current data demonstrates that there is a relationship between both entities, although there is no unanimity when it comes to establishing the meaning of this association.
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