Do you ever wonder if your child's weight could be impacting their mental health? Dr Gourgari presents a fascinating study from Sweden detailing how excess weight can potentially lead to mental health issues in youngsters.    Why does this happen?    If we know why, we can potentially address these underlying factors and help children be in a better mental state.    The title of the research that is presented is "Anxiety and depression in children and adolescents with obesity: a nationwide study in Sweden", Lindberg et al. BMC Medicine (2020) 18:30  Tune in to uncover the science behind safe weight loss for teens and understand the mental health challenges they could face. Dr Gourgari is a pediatric endocrinologist, certified in obesity medicine expert and weight loss coach for teens with more than 15 years of experience. She helps teens build healthy habits that last, so they can feel happier, be more confident and love their body again . To get a free copy of 30 healthy and easy recipes for teens that are high in protein, visit https://lifestyleforteens.com/recipes To learn more about the LIFT Program, visit lifestyleforteens.com/program