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Obesity can cause psychosocial problems that can lead to depression. [13] Obese children show domain-specific decreases in self-esteem, judging themselves to have lower athletic competence and worse physical appearance; [14] this decreased confidence discourages participation in sports, thus exacerbating both obesity and social problems. [15]
Due to the rising prevalence of obesity in children and its many adverse health effects it is being recognized as a serious public health concern. [1] The term overweight rather than obese is often used when discussing childhood obesity, as it is less stigmatizing, although the term overweight can also refer to a different BMI category. [2]
(Reuters) -Children with obesity should receive intensive counseling to promote healthy diet and exercise habits starting at age 6, according to a draft recommendation issued by a panel of U.S ...
Psychiatric nursing or mental health nursing is the appointed position of a nurse that specialises in mental health, and cares for people of all ages experiencing mental illnesses or distress. These include: neurodevelopmental disorders , schizophrenia , schizoaffective disorder , mood disorders , addiction , anxiety disorders , personality ...
Weight-based teasing in childhood and adolescence has been associated with a variety of damages to psychosocial health, including reduced self-esteem and lower self-concept, [75] [76] higher rates of depression and anxiety disorders, [77] [78] [79] and even greater likelihood of entertaining suicidal thoughts. [75]
While these mind-body relationships may seem obvious, often the presenting problem is far less clear, with the physical health problem being masked by psychosocial concerns. In fact, of the 10 most common complaints in primary care, less than 16% had a diagnosable physical etiology. [ 11 ]
[1] [4] Physiological cues (e.g., pain, symptoms) are an example of internal cues to action. [1] [5] External cues include events or information from close others, [1] the media, [4] or health care providers [1] promoting engagement in health-related behaviors. Examples of cues to action include a reminder postcard from a dentist, the illness ...
Pediatric consultation-liaison psychologists need to be aware of individual and developmental factors when designing interventions to help children adapt to the stressors of illness or injury and treatment; for example, limited linguistic and cognitive abilities limit the knowledge and understanding of health concepts of younger children, thus ...