The Impact of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy on Body Mass Index in Patients Treated Exclusively for Depression

CBT alone did not significantly impact BMI when used exclusively for depression without additional weight-loss interventions. A secondary finding was the apparent underutilization of CBT among those with depression. Future research should explore barriers to CBT access in the depressed population.

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PRiMER
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2025-06-24
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https://doi.org/10.22454/primer.2025.921088
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Health and Well-being Studies
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The Impact of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy on Body Mass Index in Patients Treated Exclusively for Depression

Shawn Y. Sunu, Jason R. Woloski
PRiMER
Health and Well-being Studies
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The Impact of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy on Body Mass Index in Patients Treated Exclusively for Depression

Shawn Y. Sunu, Jason R. Woloski
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Abstract

CBT alone did not significantly impact BMI when used exclusively for depression without additional weight-loss interventions. A secondary finding was the apparent underutilization of CBT among those with depression. Future research should explore barriers to CBT access in the depressed population.

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