title: Predictors of suicidality in bariatric surgery candidates.
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.
authors.affiliation: Stony Brook University, USA Jenna.Adamowicz@stonybrook.edu.
authors.forename: Jenna L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Adamowicz
authors.affiliation: Stony Brook University, USA.
authors.forename: Jessica K
authors.initials: JK
authors.lastname: Salwen
authors.affiliation: Stony Brook University, USA.
authors.forename: Genna F
authors.initials: GF
authors.lastname: Hymowitz
authors.affiliation: Stony Brook University, USA.
authors.forename: Dina
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Vivian
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D050110:Bariatric Surgery / Q000523:psychology*; D003866:Depressive Disorder / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology; D005260:Female; D065026:Hope; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D019964:Mood Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012307:Risk Factors; D059020:Suicidal Ideation; D013405:Suicide; D013406:Suicide, Attempted / Q000523:psychology*
keywords: bariatric surgery; depression; obesity; risk assessment; suicidal ideation