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Impact of a stress management program on weight loss, mental health and lifestyle in adults with obesity: a randomized controlled trial.

Year: 2018

Type: article

Study designs: Randomized Controlled Trial, Clinical Trial

Abstract: AIM: To evaluate the impact of a stress management program on weight loss, depression, anxiety and stress as well as on the adoption of healthy lifestyle in adults with obesity. METHODS: Adults with obesity who sought help for weight loss at a medical obesity clinic were consecutively enrolled in the study and were randomly assigned to the intervention or control group. All participants received standard instructions for a healthy lifestyle. The intervention group attended an 8-week stress management program that comprised diaphragmatic breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, guided visualization and instructions about healthy nutrition/dietary habits. Anthropometric parameters were assessed and several questionnaires were completed by all participants, at the beginning and at the end of the study. RESULTS: <0.001). In addition, they displayed ameliorated depression and anxiety scores and a reduction in the health locus of control based on chance.

Source: PubMed