The relationship between weight-related indicators and depressive symptoms during adolescence and adulthood: results from two twin studies.

Ellen Jo Thompson Georgina Krebs Helena M S Zavos Claire J Steves Thalia C Eley

Published in: Psychological medicine (2023)

The directionality of the relationship between BMI and depression appears to be developmentally sensitive. Further research with larger genetically informative samples is needed to estimate the aetiological influence on these associations.

Keyphrases

depressive symptoms
body mass index
social support
weight gain
sleep quality
weight loss
physical activity
case control
body weight