Holgerson AA, Clark MM, Frye MA, et al. - This study was conducted to evaluate whether symptoms of bipolar disorder are associated with lower bariatric surgery completion rates and higher food addiction. Researchers included 1,034 individuals who completed a psychological evaluation and screening positive for possible BP was defined as a score ≥ 7 and moderate disability on the Mood Disorders Questionnaire in this retrospective clinical cohort study. Standardized questionnaires were applied to evaluate food addiction, subthreshold binge eating disorder, and illegal drugs. The results exhibited that individuals who screened positive for BP had a higher prevalence of food addiction, subthreshold binge eating disorder, and recent illegal drug use. The findings revealed lower completion rates for having bariatric surgery. The data considered that more needs to be learned about how to help patients with symptoms of bipolar disorder manage their obesity and behavioral challenges.