Is higher BMI associated with declining mental health, particularly in women, and what does the evidence show in Europe?

BMI and mental health explained: obesity, depression risk, anxiety, inflammatory pathways, body image factors, and clinical screening.

In this episode, we examine research linking higher body mass index (BMI) with increased rates of depression and anxiety, especially among women, and how doctors interpret these findings under EU medical guidance.

You’ll learn:

• How BMI is calculated and what the categories mean

• Evidence linking obesity with higher rates of depression

• The role of inflammation, insulin resistance, and hormonal factors

• How stigma and body image pressures affect mental wellbeing

• The bidirectional relationship between weight gain an ...