Is Stress Related To Weight Gain Home » Questions » Weight Loss » Is Stress Related To Weight Gain 0 Vote Up Vote Down Anonymous asked 8 years ago They say stress and depression causes weight gain. Is this true ? 1 Answers 0 Vote Up Vote Down Uma Maheshwari - Dietitian Staff answered 8 years ago Hi, Stress and depression causes hormonal imbalance in the body, which in turn leads to weight gain. Pleasure to Help, Uma Maheshwari PS, M.Sc.,M.Phil, PGDHS Dietitian Happy Living Diet Clinic