Depressive Symptom Clusters in Relation to Body Weight Status: Results From Two Large European Multicenter Studies.

ABSTRACT: Background: There is strong evidence for a bidirectional association between depression and obesity. Several biological, psychological, and behavior-related factors may influence this complex association. Clinical impression and preliminary evidence suggest that patients with a diagnosis of major depressive disorder may endorse very different depressive symptom patterns depending on their body weight status. Until now, little is known about potential differences in depressive symptoms in relation to body weight status. Objective: The aim of this analysis is the investigation of potential differences in depressive symptom clusters (mood symptoms, somatic/vegetative symptoms, and cognitive symptoms) in relation to body weight status. Methods: Cross-sectional baseline dat

SUBMITTER: Baldofski S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6882291 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature