Abstract The American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Pediatric Committee
updated their evidence-based guidelines published in 2012, performing a comprehensive …

Background and aims Several studies report a positive association between adverse life
experiences and adult obesity. Despite the high comorbidity between binge eating disorder …

This new edition of Handbook of Mentalizing in Mental Health Practice reflects a vibrant field
undergoing development along a number of dimensions important for mental health. As …

Objective: There is a growing research literature suggesting that there may be elevated risk
of suicide following bariatric surgery. Most of the data reported thus far has been cross …

Childhood sexual abuse (CSA) is a common form of childhood maltreatment. Several
studies have shown that CSA adversely affects the physical and mental health. Numerous …

Background Improvement of mental health and health-related quality of life (HRQOL) is an
important success criterion for bariatric surgery. In general, mental health and HRQOL …

Background Studies demonstrate an association between personality traits and obesity as
well as their prognostic influence on weight course. In contrast, only few studies have …

Background Changing lifestyle is challenging and difficult. The Norwegian Directorate of
Health recommends that all municipalities establish Healthy Life Centres targeted to people …

Abstract Introduction/Purpose Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are known risk factors
for obesity and poor outcomes following weight loss interventions. ACEs are also associated …

Abstract Purpose of Review The purpose of this paper is to review the current status of
research on psychosocial concerns following bariatric surgery. Recent Findings Bariatric …