Factors associated with depression and anxiety symptoms among children seeking treatment for obesity: A social-ecological approach.
Daniel H SheinbeinRichard I SteinJacqueline F HayesMackenzie L BrownKatherine N BalantekinRachel P Kolko ConlonBrian E SaelensMichael G PerriR Robinson WelchKenneth B SchechtmanLeonard H EpsteinDenise E WilfleyPublished in: Pediatric obesity (2019)
Nearly 40% of children exhibited psychopathology symptoms, and a variety of correlates were found. Thus, pediatric weight-loss providers may consider screening for and addressing mental health concerns (and associated factors) prior to and during treatment.