Stress & Mental Health Articles
Explore the interconnected relationship between stress, gut-health and IBD.
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Anxiety & IBD: What’s the Connection?
Aug 24, 2022 - Shomron Ben-Horin
It has long been known to researchers, as may be appreciated by IBD patients themselves, that stress and anxiety are more common among IBD patients than they are among the general population. A 2021 meta-analysis found that up to a third of IBD patients are affected by symptoms of anxiety. Amongst those with active disease, […]
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Mental Health and IBD (Crohn’s & Colitis)
May 23, 2022 - Tessa Eskin
New research highlights the importance of mental health support for patients with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis. Mental health conditions are prevalent in IBD patients, with roughly 43% reporting at least one mental health diagnosis over a 9-year period. Not only is there a strong correlation between IBD and mental health conditions, but it turns […]
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