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This chapter discusses the bidirectional relationship between mental health and obesity. It considers the role of psychological assessment and intervention to support individuals engaging in weight management services and attending assessment to undergo bariatric surgery.
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Bousie, L., Patten, E., Ramsden, R. (2022). Psychological Aspects of Obesity Management. In: Haslam, D., Malhotra, A., Capehorn, M.S. (eds) Bariatric Surgery in Clinical Practice. In Clinical Practice. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-83399-2_21
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