Effects of a Cognitive-Behavioral Group Counseling Program on Weight Bias Internalization and Psychological Outcomes Among Obese Youth in Mahasarakham University, Thailand.

Suneerat Yangyuen Thidarat Somdee Meihua Yin Atchara Chaichan Supattra Keawmuang

Published in: Journal of research in health sciences (2024)

The CBGC program effectively reduced WBI, depression, and perceived stress while improving self-esteem among obese youths. This study recommends that group counseling programs be employed as part of a counseling process for obese youth who have experienced WBI.

Keyphrases

weight loss
physical activity
adipose tissue
metabolic syndrome
mental health
smoking cessation
type diabetes
obese patients
depressive symptoms
bariatric surgery
hiv testing
young adults
sleep quality
public health
quality improvement
weight gain
hepatitis c virus
stress induced