Dr. Lijing spoke to CBN News' Laura Robertson about how social pressure can adversely affect one's health.

Read the transcript below or click play to watch the interview:

"If we focus only on obesity, that's one part of the problem. Mental health is definitely part of the problem. It probably will be bigger than obesity or other health problems. THe issue, in terms of high pressure, high level of stress, is not only prevalent among adults, but it's also a big issue among young children. Preschool children don't really feel pressure, but once they're in school even in the first grade, things start to change. They get a lot of pressure from teachers, parents, friends, and the rate of suicides has been increasing. I truly believe this will have a long-term impact on the system." 

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