Being overweight 'significantly associated' with poorer mental health 

The researchers found 'significant relationships' between higher BMI (body mass index) and having a greater number of depressive symptoms, independent of lifestyle and disease. 

Being overweight is “significantly associated” with poorer mental health and this link is stronger among women than men, Irish research has found.

University College Cork researchers analysed data on 1,821 adults in the Mitchelstown region to examine links between BMI and mental health.