In addition to increasing the risk for developing physical health problems, obesity can also affect mental health, increasing the risk for developing31
•	long-term stress 
•	body image problems
•	low self-esteem
•	depression 
•	eating disorders 
Studies show that people with overweight or obesity are also likely to face weight-related bias at school and work, which may cause long-term harm to their quality of life.31 Losing excess weight has been found to improve body image and self-esteem and reduce symptoms of depression