Ellen Thompson

Sep 4, 2023 | kcl.ac.uk | Claire J Steves |Thalia C. Eley |Ellen Thompson

Children between ages 12 and 16 with a higher body mass index (BMI) are at an increased risk of developing depression symptoms, new research has found. Associations between a higher BMI and depression were weaker between ages 16 and 21 indicating ages 12-16 is a sensitive point where preventative methods could be beneficial.