Citation

Adamowicz JL, Salwen JK, Hymowitz GF, Vivian D. J. Health Psychol. 2015; 21(9): 1992-1998.

Affiliation

Stony Brook University, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2015, SAGE Publishing)

DOI

10.1177/1359105315569618

PMID

25694343

Abstract

Risk for suicidality (current or past suicidal ideation or attempt) increases after bariatric surgery; however, there is a paucity of research investigating suicidality predictors in this population. This study involved a retrospective chart review of individuals seeking psychological clearance for bariatric surgery. In total, 32 participants (15.8%) were classified as reporting suicidality. These participants endorsed greater depressive symptomatology and hopelessness, and hopelessness and mood disorder diagnosis each uniquely predicted whether or not a patient was classified as reporting suicidality. The findings within suggest that increased attention to the relationship among these variables may improve methods for identification of high-risk patients. Implications for clinical practiced are discussed.

Language: en