College
School of Osteopathic Medicine
Keywords
mental health, chronic disease, psychiatry, comorbidity, multimorbidity, holistic health
Date of Presentation
5-6-2021 12:00 AM
Poster Abstract
OBJECTIVE:
• To investigate the link between chronic medical conditions and psychiatric disorders
BACKGROUND
• Limited research has been done studying the relationship between chronic medical conditions and psychiatric disorders in patients comorbid with both types of conditions.
• Prior research studies have demonstrated that patients with chronic medical conditions are more likely to develop psychiatric disorders compared to healthy individuals without any medical conditions.
• As individuals develop chronic medical conditions, they may encounter additional obstacles in their lives,
Disciplines
Integrative Medicine | Medicine and Health Sciences | Psychiatric and Mental Health | Psychiatry
A Holistic Approach to Physical and Mental Health: Associations Between Chronic Disease and Psychiatric Conditions
OBJECTIVE:
• To investigate the link between chronic medical conditions and psychiatric disorders
BACKGROUND
• Limited research has been done studying the relationship between chronic medical conditions and psychiatric disorders in patients comorbid with both types of conditions.
• Prior research studies have demonstrated that patients with chronic medical conditions are more likely to develop psychiatric disorders compared to healthy individuals without any medical conditions.
• As individuals develop chronic medical conditions, they may encounter additional obstacles in their lives,
