Letter: suicide risk among adult inflammatory bowel disease patients

Sánta, A; Szántó, K; Patrícia, Silvia; Miheller, Pál; Farkas, Klaudia; Molnár, Tamás

doi:10.1111/apt.15708

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“…Various researchers studied the risk factors of depression among patients with IBD and concluded that age, severe disease, flare ups, disability, unemployment, socioeconomic impairment [104] and coronavirus disease 2019 isolation due to extensive lockdown measures are factors responsible for developing depressive symptoms [105]. Various studies highlight the increased risk of suicide among IBD patients [106][107][108].…”

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Association between Childhood Onset Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Psychiatric Comorbidities in Adulthood

Sălcudean,

Nan,

Bodo

et al. 2023

Diagnostics

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Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which includes Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, and unspecified inflammatory bowel disease, is a chronic, unpredictable and immune-mediated condition of the gastrointestinal tract. In pediatric populations, the diagnosis of a chronic and debilitating pathology significantly reduces quality of life. Children diagnosed with IBD may cope with physical symptoms such as abdominal pain or fatigue, but mental and emotional well-being are also important for preventing and reducing the risk of developing psychiatric conditions. Short stature, growth delay and delayed puberty can contribute to poor body image and low self-esteem. Furthermore, treatment per se can alter psycho-social functioning due to the side effects of medication and surgical procedures such as colostomy. It is essential to acknowledge and treat early signs and symptoms of psychiatric distress in order to prevent the development of serious psychiatric disorders in adult life. The literature underlines the importance of incorporating psychological and mental health services as part of the management of inflammatory bowel disease. Diagnosing mental health problems in pediatric patients with IBD can improve their adherence to treatment and pathology course and, consequently, reduce long-term morbidity and mortality.

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