IBD PATIENTS STRUGGLE WITH MENTAL HEALTH
IBD PATIENTS STRUGGLE WITH MENTAL HEALTH
Check out these recent articles about the mental health burden that impacts patients with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.
The first article highlights how important it is for us providers to care and question about mental health. “Knowing the burden of IBD and the constraints of time with gastroenterologists, advanced practice providers and registered nurses need to step into the role of confidant and referral for patients suffering from the mental burden of IBD, according to a experts and patients at the Crohn’s and Colitis Congress.”
Healio: Patients with IBD ‘without a doubt’ struggle with mental health
This next article highlights the importance of nutrition in the mental health of patients with IBD, specifically endorsing the avoidance of excess sugar consumption. “Sugar consumption appears to be related to psychiatric comorbidity in the IBD population,” Ahsan said.
Healio: Added sugar consumption linked with worse mental health in IBD
For more information on how diet impacts IBD, check out this recent article in Med Page Today. “Foods typically labeled as junk food showed an association with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) among U.S. adults in a secondary analysis of the National Health Interview Survey 2015.” French fries and sports/energy drinks had the strongest association with IBD.
Medpage Today: IBD Tied to Foods Deemed Unhealthy
The Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation contains additional excellent information about mental health and IBD:
Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation: Depression and Anxiety
At Comprehensive Gastrointestinal Health, these critical principles have been embraced. We have a wonderful nurse practitioner, team of empathetic nurses, dietitian, and counselor all specifically trained to care for the physical and MENTAL health of our many patients impacted by Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.
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