Obesity linked to depression: fat, clever and rich = depression?

People who are obese are more at risk of suffering from a psychiatric disorder.

The researchers who studied more than 9,000 people say there is a strong link between obesity and mood and anxiety disorders.



They have found that lifetime risk of depression of 20%, becomes a 28% risk in those who are
obese and among those with post-secondary education, the risk may be as
high as 44%.


People with a BMI, or body mass index, of 30 or higher, were about 25%
more likely than those with a BMI under 30 to have a mood disorder.

Common symptoms of depression include increased appetite and weight
gain and the drugs used to treat depression or anxiety
disorders can also lead to weight gain.