Depression and Obesity

Abstract

This case study focuses on a 21-year-old woman with a history of obesity and a psychiatric history of chronic persistent depression since high school seeking alternative treatments for her depression and her depressive-related weight issues. The discussion explores issues of depression and the associated weight concerns with treatment options in the adult patient. The client was prescribed bupropion and naltrexone to manage her depression and eating behaviors that contributed to her obesity. This article reviews the effects of depression on appetite and methods of managing both comorbidities.