People with mental health problems are likely to avoid gyms and physical exercise due to embarrassment and fear of being judged, a survey has found.
The Scottish Association for Mental Health (SAMH) said it helps explain why people with issues like depression are more likely to become obese.
The survey also found people with mental health problems were four times more likely to have diabetes.
SAMH said obesity and mental health issues must not become closely linked.
Out of 112 people with mental health problems who were questioned, 9% said they would be too embarrassed and 11% said they worried people would judge them.
Of the 138 people who did not have a mental health problem, 1% said they would be too embarrassed and 2% were concerned about being judged.
Good info Debby! There are alot of people who don't have mental health problems that have these same fears too, especially the fear of being judged by others.
This really does not surprise. Obesity takes a huge toll on one's mental health given society's attitudes towards fat people. Furthermore, people who are depressed and have any mental problems, tend to take comfort in food, therefore making them fatter.
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