Chronic Medical Illness Depression

Chronic Illness and Depression: Causes, Symptoms, …

https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/9288-chronic-illness-and-depression

When a patient has a chronic medical illness and is also depressed, it is extremely important to treat both the depression and the medical illness at the same time. In some cases, having a chronic illness can trigger what is known as clinically significant depression, a potentially serious but treatable illness itself. T… See more

Chronic Illness and Mental Health: Recognizing and …

https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/chronic-illness-mental-health

Persistent depressive disorder - Symptoms and causes

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/persistent-depressive-disorder/symptoms-causes/syc-20350929

As with major depression, it may involve more than one cause, such as: Biological differences. People with persistent depressive disorder may have physical …

Depression (major depressive disorder)

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/depression/symptoms-causes/syc-20356007

During these episodes, symptoms occur most of the day, nearly every day and may include: Feelings of sadness, tearfulness, emptiness or hopelessness …

Chronic Illness and Depression: What Is the …

https://www.verywellhealth.com/chronic-illness-and-depression-4801228

Coping With Chronic Illnesses and Depression - WebMD

https://www.webmd.com/depression/guide/chronic-illnesses-depression

Research on chronic illnesses and depression indicates that depression rates are high among patients with chronic conditions: Heart attack: 40%-65% experience depression …

Chronic illness and depression: What is the link?

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/chronic-illness-and-depression

Chronic illness and depression have a bidirectional relationship. People with chronic illness often experience mental health difficulties, such as depression. But …

Depression and chronic medical illness in …

https://www.myamericannurse.com/depression-and-chronic-medical-illness-in-adults/

Adults with depression have a 64% greater risk of developing cardiovascular disease and 59% have an increased likelihood of having a cardiac event. For …

Depression and chronic medical illness - PubMed

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/2189874/

Major depression is the most common clinical problem primary care physicians are called upon to diagnose and treat. Depression is associated with high medical care utilization, …

What Is an Invisible Illness? You Don't Look …

https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-invisible-illness-you-dont-look-sick-5119873

Types. Impact. Coping. While there is no one accepted medical definition of what an invisible illness is, these are generally chronic conditions with debilitating …