Effects of a group-based weight management programme on anxiety and depression: A randomised controlled trial (RCT).
Laura HeathSusan JebbRichard John StevensGraham WheelerAmy AhernEmma BoylandJason C G HalfordPaul AveyardPublished in: PloS one (2022)
There was no evidence of harm to depression or anxiety symptoms as a result of attending a group-based weight loss programme. There was a transient reduction in symptoms of depression, but not anxiety, compared to self-help. This effect equates to less than 1 point out of 21 on the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale and is not clinically significant.
Keyphrases
- sleep quality
- weight loss
- depressive symptoms
- physical activity
- bariatric surgery
- study protocol
- roux en y gastric bypass
- body mass index
- healthcare
- gastric bypass
- randomized controlled trial
- weight gain
- blood brain barrier
- metabolic syndrome
- acute care
- type diabetes
- cerebral ischemia
- adipose tissue
- body weight
- insulin resistance
- skeletal muscle
- adverse drug