Karla Aguilar, MD

Research has shown that obese patients have a higher incidence of psychiatric disorders, including depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, phobias, antisocial personality disorder, and stress, compared to individuals with a healthy weight. Furthermore, obesity significantly increases the risk of developing mental health disorders, regardless of age or gender. It is crucial to address this connection from a multidisciplinary approach to enhance public health and improve quality of life.