Psychotropic‐induced weight gain and telomere length

Research suggests that shortening of telomeres, protective cap‐like structures at the ends of chromosomes, as well as inflammation, are associated with decreased cellular lifespan, and as such have been implicated in several age‐related medical conditions (Gavia‐García et al., 2021). A meta‐analysis has reported an association between shorter telomere length and several psychiatric conditions, including anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression, post‐traumatic stress disorder, and psychosis (Darrow et al., 2016).