Socio-psychological dysfunctions in obese children and the main methods of their correction

Abstract

Psychological status of obese person leads to eating disorders. Socio-psychological dysfunctions in obese children are manifested in the form of chronic depression, anxiety, social isolation. The family plays a significant role in the development of such violations. So, along with diet and exercise, psychotherapy and behavioral interventions is also considered a pathogenetic therapy of childhood obesity. So, motivational interviews in children and adolescents or integrative psychotherapy can be used. Family-oriented approach to the treatment of childhood obesity is based on the idea of carrying out conceptual changes in the psychology of the whole family.