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Obesity and psychoanalysis.

C Rand, A J Stunkard

    The American Journal of Psychiatry
    |May 1, 1978
    PubMed
    Summary

    Psychoanalytic treatment led to significant weight loss in obese patients, with nearly half losing over 9 kg. The therapy also improved body image perception, a common challenge in obesity management.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychiatry
    • Psychology
    • Obesity Research

    Background:

    • Obesity is a complex health issue often associated with psychological factors.
    • Traditional medical interventions for obesity have shown variable long-term success.
    • Body image disparagement is a frequent comorbidity in obese individuals.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the efficacy of psychoanalytic treatment in promoting weight loss among obese patients.
    • To assess the impact of psychoanalytic treatment on body image perception in obese individuals.
    • To compare the outcomes of psychoanalytic treatment with traditional medical approaches for obesity.

    Main Methods:

    • Seventy-two psychoanalysts gathered data on 84 obese patients and 63 normal-weight controls.
    • Patients underwent 42 months of psychoanalytic treatment.
    • Weight changes and body image disparagement were primary outcome measures.

    Main Results:

    • 47% of obese patients lost more than 9 kg, and 19% lost more than 18 kg after 42 months.
    • Body image disparagement decreased significantly, from 44% to 12% in obese patients.
    • Weight loss outcomes compared favorably with traditional medical interventions.

    Conclusions:

    • Psychoanalytic treatment can be an effective intervention for significant weight loss in obese patients.
    • Psychoanalysis demonstrates a notable positive effect on body image issues associated with obesity.
    • This approach offers a viable alternative or adjunct to conventional obesity management strategies.

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