비만치료의 정신심리적 개입 방법

Abstract

Obesity is a major global public health crisis, and the severity of obesity is known to have a negative impact on mental health. Individuals who are overweight or obese are more likely to experience mood disorders such as depression. Interestingly, depression itself is also a risk factor for the development of obesity. Due to this connection, it is crucial to include psychosocial assessment and intervention when dealing with obesity. Additionally, food addiction is a condition that affects a significant portion (25%-30%) of overweight or obese individuals. It is characterized by the impulsive and compulsive consumption of pleasurable foods in excessive amounts. This addiction is associated with high levels of impulsivity and shares similar neural mechanisms with other addictive disorders, including high activation in the striatum. Consequently, food addiction may contribute to obesity and should be given careful attention and further research. This article will explore obesity from the perspective of food addiction and discuss various psychological interventions that are both essential and effective in treating obesity. By doing so, we aim to underscore the importance of psychosocial interventions in obesity treatment and draw the attention of mental health professionals to the need for additional research.