New Study Finds People With Inflammatory Arthritis Are More Likely To Seek Mental Health Care
A recent study conducted by a team of scientists at Arthritis Research Canada has found a link between IA and the need for mental health treatment and medication.
- A recent study conducted by a team of scientists at Arthritis Research Canada has found a link between IA and the need for mental health treatment and medication.
- This research aimed to describe patterns of depression and anxiety health care before and after a diagnosis among people with IA, including: ankylosing spondylitis, psoriatic arthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis.
- "The results of this study are revealing, but this is only a starting point," said Dr. Alyssa Howren, Research Trainee at Arthritis Research Canada.
- "We need additional research to investigate alternative explanations as to why people with inflammatory arthritis have a higher requirement for mental health care and medication."