Psychological Complications of Pediatric Obesity

摘要: Psychological complications associated with pediatric obesity include low self-esteem, depression, body dissatisfaction, loss-of-control eating, unhealthy and extreme weight control behaviors, impaired social relationships, stigma, decreased health-related quality of life. Bioecological models offer a framework for understanding the interaction between psychological illustrate system-level approaches prevention intervention. As medical setting is often first point contact families, pediatricians are instrumental in identification referral children complications. Motivational interviewing, patient talking points, brief screening measures, resources important tools this process.