Association between weight, weight perception, weight teasing and mental health among adolescents

Abstract Background Adolescent mental health problems are becoming increasingly prevalent, and there are correlations between weight-related concerns and adolescent mental health. The aim of this study is to explore the association between three weight-related factors (actual weight, weight percepti...

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Main Authors: Wenxin Gu, Xiaoyan Yu, Yinliang Tan, Zhiping Yu, Jingfen Zhu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-03-01
Series:Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Mental Health
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13034-024-00730-2