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A Holistic Approach To Physical And Mental Health: Associations Between Chronic Disease And Psychiatric Conditions, Pooja Patel, Alison Mancuso
A Holistic Approach To Physical And Mental Health: Associations Between Chronic Disease And Psychiatric Conditions, Pooja Patel, Alison Mancuso
Rowan-Virtua Research Day
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,