Cognitive-behavioral theory

Currently, adolescent obesity is considered a major public health problem due to its treatment complexity. Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a psychotherapeutic approach that has gained great visibility by health professionals in the treatment of obesity, and its effectiveness has been attested in some scientific studies. Thus, this work seeks interventions based on CBT already performed in adolescents with obesity aiming to improve behavior/eating habits, changes in body parameters, as well as possible improvements in psycho-emotional aspects and thus improve the quality of life of these young people.

Autorentext

Adriana da Cruz Purificação é nutricionista, graduada em 2017 pela Universidade do Estado da Bahia. Tem formação na área da saúde coletiva como especialista em saúde da família.