How Chronic Illness is Linked to Depression
Coping with the mental and emotional challenges of a chronic illness can be difficult. It requires an approach that is realistic and positive. Here are some chronic illnesses that are associated with a risk of depression.
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December 31, 2013Citation:
National Institute of Mental Health, "Depression and Heart Disease" National Institute of Mental Health, "Depression and Parkinson's Disease" National Multiple Sclerosis Society, "Depression" National Institute of Mental Health, "Depression and Stroke" National Institute of Mental Health, "Depression and Cancer" American Diabetes Association, "Living With Diabetes - Depression" National Institute of Mental Health, "Depression and Osteoporosis" COPD Foundation, "Coping with COPD" Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, "Learn about Depression and Anxiety" National Institute of Mental Health, "Depression and Chronic Pain" National Alliance on Mental Illness, "Depression and Chronic Illness" American Psychological Association, "Chronic illness" Courtesy of Stephen Coburn | Dreamstime Courtesy of Kevin Carden | Dreamstime Courtesy of Kurhan | Dreamstime Courtesy of Viktor Gladkov | Dreamstime Courtesy of Dafunk | Dreamstime Courtesy of Tatiana Belova | Dreamstime Courtesy of Robert Kneschke | Dreamstime Courtesy of Andres Rodriguez | Dreamstime Courtesy of Antonio Guillem | Dreamstime Courtesy of Stephanie Frey | Dreamstime Courtesy of Dirima | Dreamstime Courtesy of Ajphotos | Dreamstime Courtesy of Vgstudio | Dreamstime Courtesy of Monkey Business Images | Dreamstime
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September 15, 2014