Depression and medical comorbidity

Authors

  • Chei Tung Teng Universidade de São Paulo; Faculdade de Medicina; Instituto de Psiquiatria do Hospital das Clínicas
  • Eduardo de Castro Humes Universidade de São Paulo; Faculdade de Medicina; Departamento de Psiquiatria
  • Frederico Navas Demetrio Universidade de São Paulo; Faculdade de Medicina; Instituto de Psiquiatria do Hospital das Clínicas

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0101-60832005000300007

Keywords:

Depression, medical comorbidity, mood disorders, mortality and morbidity

Abstract

The association between major depression and other clinical conditions is frequently observed, leading to worse prognosis both on the psychiatric and clinical conditions, poorer compliance with therapy and increased rates of morbidity and mortality. Depression is often under diagnosed and under treated, mainly when depressive symptoms may be attributed to chronic diseases, such as fatigue and anorexia. Several diseases are clearly linked to depression, typical examples are cardiovascular disease, endocrinological conditions, kidney diseases, neoplasias, and chronic pain. The authors review and discuss the evidence in the literature that suggest such associations, with focus on the advances on the physiopathology and the psychiatric management.

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Published

2005-06-01

Issue

Vol. 32 No. 3 (2005)

Section

Original Articles

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How to Cite

Depression and medical comorbidity . (2005). Archives of Clinical Psychiatry, 32(3), 149-159. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0101-60832005000300007