Prevalence of Psychiatric Disorders in Hospitalized Patients after Bariatric Surgery Using a National Database

Obesity and psychiatric disorders are complexly linked comorbid conditions. A high prevalence of psychiatric disorders exists in patients with obesity, particularly mood disorders including depression and anxiety. Bariatric surgery is historically associated with improvement of psychiatric conditions. However, persistent psychiatric disorders may be linked to increased risks of other diseases and higher utilization of health care resources. The purpose of this study is to examine prevalence of psychiatric disorders among hospitalized patients who have a history of bariatric surgery.