O papel da psicanálise no processo de emagrecimento: uma análise psicológica de fatores inconscientes

Abstract

Objective: to explore how psychoanalysis can contribute to the weight loss process, emphasizing the unconscious factors that influence eating behavior. Method: this is an integrative review of recent studies (2020-2023) investigating psychoanalytic interventions applied to the treatment of overweight and obesity. Databases such as PubMed, Scielo, and PsycINFO were consulted, using descriptors like "psychoanalysis," "weight loss," "binge eating," and "unconscious processes." The analysis included 15 studies addressing clinical and theoretical interventions, examining how unconscious factors influence eating behaviors. Results: psychoanalysis, whether used alone or in combination with behavioral therapies, can promote lasting emotional and behavioral changes, aiding in long-term weight control. Furthermore, patients treated with psychoanalysis showed a greater tendency to recognize and modify the unconscious patterns that sustain their eating behaviors. Conclusion: we highlights the challenges and opportunities of integrating these approaches in obesity treatment, suggesting that more empirical investigations are needed to assess their effectiveness in different contexts and patient profiles.