In the past decades, the rising trend of psychological disorders has been a common problem. A link between psychological disorders, such as depression and anxiety disorder with obesity, has already been established. The association of obesity with mood and anxiety disorders is estimated to have increased by 25%, whereas a 25% decrease in substance abuse have also been reported.
Depression and anxiety are two psychological conditions that are strongly linked to poor physical health. However, these mental health problems receive limited attention in primary care settings as compared to smoking and obesity.