Abstract
This study documents psychological problems in obese adolescents seeking bariatric surgery with laparoscopic adjustable gastric band. Depression, self-harm, suicidal ideation, anxiety, and bullying were reported frequently. Professionals will need to carefully assess adolescents for high-risk behaviors and provide appropriate follow-up care if these individuals undergo laparascopic banding.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 623-625 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Journal | Journal of Adolescent Health |
| Volume | 43 |
| Issue number | 6 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Dec 2008 |
Keywords
- Adolescent
- Bariatric surgery
- Obesity
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
- Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
- Psychiatry and Mental health