Mental Health Care Needed Before, After Bariatric Surgery, Says The Harvard Mental Health Letter

Bariatric surgery is the most effective weight-loss option for people who are severely obese. However, the surgery involves substantial risks and requires a lifelong commitment to behavioral change. People eligible for the surgery often have a history of mental health problems or eating disorders. Therefore, patients must be prepared mentally as well as physically before surgery, reports the January 2008 issue of the Harvard Mental Health Letter. [click link for full article]

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Filed under: Mental Health on December 20th, 2007