Psychological effects such as low self-esteem, anxiety and depression can follow an obese child into their adult years increasing their risk of other mental health complications (CDC, 2015). Obese children are more uncomfortable with their about their body image which may cause one to become more stressed. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (2015), obese children develop more maturely in body parts than non-obese children. The Journal of American Medical Association (2011), has described that most obese children experience more teasing and have a lower self-esteem than children who are not obese.
It has been shown that when a person is under stress, they are more likely to become depressed. American Medical Association …show more content…
This is very important because based on research, many obese people are more likely to have low self-esteem and poor interaction skills due to lack of confidence. It is very important for all counselors to be educated on how to ask questions in a nonjudgmental manner as well as how to respond in a nonjudgmental manner. The goal of this particular study is to make sure that all questions are being answered by participants while in a comfortable state to ensure proper and effective understanding of …show more content…
Contrary to studies, I do not believe that obesity is a preventable disease especially since it can be caused through genetics, medications and other psychological disorders. Because of these important factors of causation, how can an individual who was born into obesity be able to prevent obesity form occurring? Furthermore, how can one who is prescribed medication for a health condition be able to stop taking his/her medication? I do not believe that such a person is at fault about with their disorder if they simply cannot help being that way. A person that chooses to eat without any genetic and medicinal factors involved would be people that are considered people that can prevent
It has been shown that when a person is under stress, they are more likely to become depressed. American Medical Association …show more content…
This is very important because based on research, many obese people are more likely to have low self-esteem and poor interaction skills due to lack of confidence. It is very important for all counselors to be educated on how to ask questions in a nonjudgmental manner as well as how to respond in a nonjudgmental manner. The goal of this particular study is to make sure that all questions are being answered by participants while in a comfortable state to ensure proper and effective understanding of …show more content…
Contrary to studies, I do not believe that obesity is a preventable disease especially since it can be caused through genetics, medications and other psychological disorders. Because of these important factors of causation, how can an individual who was born into obesity be able to prevent obesity form occurring? Furthermore, how can one who is prescribed medication for a health condition be able to stop taking his/her medication? I do not believe that such a person is at fault about with their disorder if they simply cannot help being that way. A person that chooses to eat without any genetic and medicinal factors involved would be people that are considered people that can prevent