Episode 24: Is it in your head? How to recognize and address the mental health impacts of eczema
Until recently, the mental health impacts of eczema were hidden and under recognized. However, there's been a spate of new research that shows an association between eczema and mental health conditions like anxiety and depression. And those impacts extend to parents and caregivers as well. Join the discussion with Dr. Mohammad Jafferany, Professor of Psychodermatology Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Central Michigan University; Prof. Andrew Thompson, Professor of Clinical Psychology Cardiff University in the UK; and Dr. Katrina Abuabara, Associate Professor at University of California, San Francisco. A special thank you to Incyte, a member of GPER's Corporate Council, for support of our programs, including the Eczema Breakthroughs Podcast. Read the transcript. P.S. If you like our podcast, consider supporting it with a tax-deductible donation.
Research Discussed in this Podcast:
Predictors and age-dependent pattern of psychologic problems in childhood atopic dermatitis
Association of Atopic Dermatitis and Mental Health Outcomes Across Childhood: A Longitudinal Cohort
Effects of family constellation seminars on itch in patients with atopic dermatitis and psoriasis
Mindful parenting intervention for parents of children with skin conditions
