Anxiety and Depression Related to Inflammatory Bowel Disease and its Intervention
10.3969/j.issn.1008-7125.2021.03.010
- Author:
Fangmei LING
1
;
Junrong LI
1
;
Yidong CHEN
1
;
Mingyang XU
1
;
Liangru ZHU
1
Author Information
1. Division of Gastroenterology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Anxiety;
Depression;
Inflammatory Bowel Disease;
Therapy
- From:Chinese Journal of Gastroenterology
2021;26(3):176-180
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Anxiety and depression are common in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), especially in patients with complex and active disease. IBD promotes the occurrence of anxiety and depression, while anxiety and depression also affect the progression of IBD. However, the pathogenesis has not been fully clarified, which is related mainly to inflammation, immune activation and brain-gut axis. Clinically, psychological disorders could be screened and identified by quantifiable assessment tools. Appropriate psychotherapy and psychiatric drugs can reduce the level of anxiety and depression and improve the quality of life of patients. This article reviewed the anxiety and depression related to IBD and its intervention.
