⁉️Do you have depression? If you do, know that it is frequent in #lupus patients.
🚨Our 2020 Living with Lupus survey unveiled that #depression ranks among the most common symptoms in lupus patients.
⚠️ Out of 683 patients (16.7%) who identified anxiety or depression as one of their most bothersome symptoms, only 315 (46.1%) reported using antidepressant or anxiolytic medication.
lupus.bmj.com/content/8/1/e000469
🔬 Recent studies support these findings, revealing that depressive symptoms affect anywhere from 11% to 71% of patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).
🔴 This common neuropsychiatric manifestation can be due to:
1️⃣ The illness itself.
2️⃣ Some of its treatments.
3️⃣ Other clinical variables, like fatigue or pain.
4️⃣ Sociodemographic factors.
👉 A specific study highlighted that #SLE patients report worse health-related quality of life, fatigue, anxiety, depression, and sleep quality compared to the general population and other chronic diseases.
‼️ Understanding these realities profoundly is essential for providing lupus patients with the necessary support and holistic care.
✅ It's crucial to encourage dialogue and action around mental health.
🌈 The #kicklupus campaign is committed to shedding light on these issues and driving positive change in the lives of those affected by lupus.
For more information and support, visit the member organisations section on our website and reach out to your national lupus organisation.
www.lupus-europe.org/lupus-members/
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