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Avila C, Holloway AC, Hahn MK, Morrison KM, Restivo M, Anglin R, Taylor VH. An Overview of Links Between Obesity and Mental Health. Curr Obes Rep 2015; 4:303-10. [PMID: 26627487 DOI: 10.1007/s13679-015-0164-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 180] [Impact Index Per Article: 20.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
Abstract
The American Medical Association recently recognized obesity as both an illness and a leading cause of preventable death and chronic disease. This association is not only linked to physical health outcomes, however, as obesity has also been extensively associated with mental illness as well. Both obesity and severe mental illness decrease quality of life and are associated with an increase in disability, morbidity, and mortality, and when they occur together, these adverse health outcomes are magnified. Despite educational campaigns, increased awareness, and improved treatment options, the high prevalence of mental illness and comorbid obesity remains a serious problem. This review examines this overlap, highlighting clinical and biological factors that have been linked to this association in order to improve our understanding and help elucidate potential therapeutic avenues.
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Affiliation(s)
- Christian Avila
- McMaster University, 1280 Main Street West, HSC 3N52A, Hamilton, ON, L8S 4K1, Canada
- Department of Psychiatry, University of Toronto, 76 Grenville Street, Toronto, ON, M5S 1B2, Canada
| | - Alison C Holloway
- McMaster University, 1280 Main Street West, HSC 3N52A, Hamilton, ON, L8S 4K1, Canada
| | - Margaret K Hahn
- Department of Psychiatry, University of Toronto, 76 Grenville Street, Toronto, ON, M5S 1B2, Canada
| | - Katherine M Morrison
- McMaster University, 1280 Main Street West, HSC 3N52A, Hamilton, ON, L8S 4K1, Canada
| | - Maria Restivo
- McMaster University, 1280 Main Street West, HSC 3N52A, Hamilton, ON, L8S 4K1, Canada
| | - Rebecca Anglin
- McMaster University, 1280 Main Street West, HSC 3N52A, Hamilton, ON, L8S 4K1, Canada
| | - Valerie H Taylor
- Department of Psychiatry, University of Toronto, 76 Grenville Street, Toronto, ON, M5S 1B2, Canada.
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