According to a study in Molecular Psychiatry, people who have greater genetic risk for major depressive disorder (MDD) are also at greater risk for at least 22 other conditions, including anxiety, sleep disorders, asthma, coronary heart disease and gastrointestinal disorders.
In this study, researchers analyzed data in the UK Biobank repository from 337,536 middle-aged and older participants from the United Kingdom. Their analysis of genetic and health data indicates that MDD has a causal influence on the development of the other conditions. Their findings point to the importance of early detection and treatment of Major Depressive Disorders and the need to consider comorbid conditions.
My take: When experiencing or noticing symptoms in yourself, family members, colleagues, or patients, check it out by scheduling an appointment and/or making a referral for an assessment with a mental health professional. Early detection and treatment are our best health care practice!
Reference:
DOI: 10.1038/s41380-019-0486-1
https://www.apa.org/monitor/2020/01/inbrief
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