Depression and obesity are both highly prevalent and are leading public health problems.
These foregoing disorders independently have great impact on morbidity and mortality …

Background Several studies have been investigated to find the long-term effect of bariatric
surgery on weight loss; nevertheless, a meta-analysis can detailedly demonstrate the effect …

Rates of obesity are higher than normal across a range of psychiatric disorders, including
major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and anxiety disorders. While the …

Background No previous review has comprehensively assessed long-term changes in
anxiety and depressive symptoms in bariatric surgery patients. This systematic review …

Importance Self-harm behaviors, including suicidal ideation and past suicide attempts, are
frequent in bariatric surgery candidates. It is unclear, however, whether these behaviors are …

Recent research has provided evidence that bariatric surgery maximizes long‐term weight
loss in patients with severe obesity. However, a substantial number of patients experience …

The adipocyte-derived hormone leptin is an important regulator of body weight and
metabolism through activation of brain leptin receptors expressed in regions such as the …

Insulin and leptin are classically regarded as peptide hormones that play key roles in
metabolism. In actuality, they serve several functions in both the periphery and central …

Recent publications suggest new directions for psychiatric evaluation and interventions for
bariatric surgery patients. Future research on outcomes of specific populations, effectiveness …

Background This study examined the prognostic significance of depressive symptoms in
bariatric surgery patients over 24 months of follow-ups. Methods Three hundred fifty-seven …