TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2015//
TI  - Predictors of suicidality in bariatric surgery candidates
JO  - Journal of health psychology
A1  - Adamowicz, Jenna L.
A1  - Salwen, Jessica K.
A1  - Hymowitz, Genna F.
A1  - Vivian, Dina
SP  - 1992
EP  - 1998
VL  - 21
IS  - 9
N2  - 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.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 1359-1053
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1359105315569618
ID  - ref1
ER  -