Angela Rodrigues, Nikita Kohli, Charlotte Watson, Katie Boynton
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Optimising Weight Management Advice for Adults Prescribed Antidepressants: A Qualitative Interview Study of Experiences
Antidepressants are widely prescribed for depression and anxiety, yet common side effects like weight gain can adversely affect physical and psychological health, highlighting the need for tailored weight management strategies for users. This study aims to explore these experiences, identify barriers and facilitators to effective weight management, assess the availability of weight management services, and understand the role of healthcare professionals in providing support. We conducted semi-structured interviews in the United Kingdom between May–August 2022 (female participants) and December 2023–February 2024 (male participants) with 13 adults prescribed antidepressants aged 19–62. Participants were purposively sampled for variation according to age, gender, type of medication, length of prescription and weight gain/loss. We audio recorded each interview, transcribed it verbatim, and analysed transcripts using thematic analysis. Participants' experiences emphasised the significant role of healthcare professionals in supporting weight management, with impacts ranging from helpful to counterproductive. Adults on antidepressants faced unique practical and psychological challenges, making weight management more complex than typical weight loss efforts. Many struggled to balance mental health needs with concerns about weight gain as a side effect, highlighting a strong need for more comprehensive and proactive support from healthcare providers in addressing medication-related weight changes. This study identifies key areas for supporting weight management in antidepressant users: enhancing proactive healthcare support, tailoring strategies to the unique challenges of antidepressant use and balancing mental and physical health priorities. Early intervention and regular monitoring could improve weight management experiences, highlighting the need for targeted interventions and a proactive role for healthcare providers.
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The International Journal of Mental Health Nursing is the official journal of the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses Inc. It is a fully refereed journal that examines current trends and developments in mental health practice and research.
The International Journal of Mental Health Nursing provides a forum for the exchange of ideas on all issues of relevance to mental health nursing. The Journal informs you of developments in mental health nursing practice and research, directions in education and training, professional issues, management approaches, policy development, ethical questions, theoretical inquiry, and clinical issues.
The Journal publishes feature articles, review articles, clinical notes, research notes and book reviews. Contributions on any aspect of mental health nursing are welcomed.
Statements and opinions expressed in the journal reflect the views of the authors and are not necessarily endorsed by the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses Inc.
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