Objective: Obesity, is a global public health problem characterized by excessive body fat deposition in the body, it causes physical as well as mental problems but also such as anxiety, depression, and low self esteem. The aim of this study was to investigate the psychological problems associated to adolescent obesity.

Methods: Thirty-three obese voluntee patients of the pediatric outpatient clinic, and thirty non-obese routine volunteers were included in the study. Adolescents with a body mass index (BMI) of 95% and above with respect their gender and age were considered obese. In adolescents of the control group, BMI varied between the 5th and <85th percentile for their age and gender. All participants were evaluated using the Rosenberg self-esteem scale during direct interviews, with outcomes being of self-esteem, anxiety, depression, and isolation.

Results: The study included 63 adolescents, 33 (52.4%) females and 30 (47.6%) males, aged between 10 and 16 years. Self-esteem and anxiety were varied significantly between the groups (p<0.05). However, there was no statistically significant difference between the groups regardingdepression and social isolation (p>0.05).

Conclusion: Although adolescent obesity prevention strategies are important, appropriate counseling should also be provided concerning mental health issues like anxiety and low self-esteem.