Study Discovers That Major Depressive Disorder Increases Healthcare Burden
According to recently released research, patients who suffer from inflammatory bowel disease and major depressive disorder have higher healthcare burdens and discharge rates, as well as increased morbidity. Major depressive disorder, which is sometimes referred to as clinical depression, affects an individual’s behavior and mood as well as physical functions such as sleep and appetite. This disorder is a common mental health condition in the United States, with data suggesting that more than 7% of adults in the country experience depressive episodes. On the other hand, inflammatory bowel disease represents various intestinal ailments that bring about prolonged inflammation of an…
