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Can mental health cause obesity?

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  Obesity and mental health problems are related in more than one manner. While it's obvious that being overweight can have a negative impact on one's emotional health, it's also true that having a mental health condition can affect one's weight. For people who are obese, a range of practical and sociocultural variables might result in mental health problems. Quality of life: Due to their size and chronic illnesses, men and women who are significantly overweight frequently experience issues with their ability to perform physical and occupational tasks. Being physically unable to engage in their favourite activities, such as going to exciting events, travelling, or spending time with friends and family, can cause social isolation, loneliness, and a greater inability to deal with life's challenges. Depression has been related to chronic pain on its own. Weight bias and discrimination: Society's negative views on obesity are one of the largest obstacles for ...