Chapter 1 Introduction to Severe Obesity for Psychiatrists

Chapter 2 Severe Obesity: A Patient’s Perspective

Chapter 3 Causes of Severe Obesity: Genes to Environment

Chapter 4 Insecure Attachment and Trauma in Obesity and Bariatric Surgery

Chapter 5 Medical Complications Resulting from Severe Obesity

Chapter 6 Overview of Medical and Surgical Treatment of Severe Obesity

Chapter 7 Integrated Models for Severe Obesity Management: Role for Psychosocial Teams

Chapter 8 Weight-Based Stigma and Body Image in Severe Obesity

Chapter 9 Mood Disorders and Severe Obesity: A Case Study

Chapter 10 Eating Disorders in Severe Obesity

Chapter 11 Addictive Disorders in Severe Obesity and After Bariatric Surgery

Chapter 12 Sleep and Severe Obesity

Chapter 13 Psychiatric Suitability Assessment for Bariatric Surgery

Chapter 14 Nutrition Management of Severe Obesity

Chapter 15 The Role of Social Support in Weight Loss Management for Morbidly Obese Individuals

Chapter 16 Motivational Interviewing for Severe Obesity

Chapter 17 Mindful Eating for Severe Obesity

Chapter 18 Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Severe Obesity

Chapter 19 Behavioural Interventions for Weight Management Among Patients with Schizophrenia

Chapter 20 Young Adulthood and Obesity Management: Developmental Issues and Transition of Care

Chapter 21 Technology to Promote Obesity Self-Management

Chapter 22 Choosing Psychiatric Medications for Patients with Severe Obesity and Pharmacological Treatments for Severe Obesity in Patients with Psychiatric Disorders: A Case Study

Chapter 23 Psychopharmacology in Bariatric Surgery Patients

Chapter 24 Integrated Case Summary