The Absence of Items Addressing Increased Appetite or Weight in Depressive-Symptom Questionnaires: Implications for Understanding the Link between Major Depressive Disorder, Antidepressants, and Obesity
Major depressive disorder (MDD) and obesity have a complex bidirectional relationship.However, most studies do not assess increased appetite or weight as a depressive symptom due to limitations in rating scales.Here we aimed to analyze frequently employed depressive-symptom scales and discuss the relevance of weight and appetite assessment items.To