Open AccessClinical implications of depression in rheumatoid arthritis
Author(s) -
Morrow Kelly A.,
Parker Jerry C.,
Russell Johnna L.
Publication year - 1994
Publication title -
arthritis & rheumatism
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1529-0131
pISSN - 0004-3591
DOI - 10.1002/art.1790070203
Subject(s) - rheumatoid arthritis , depression (economics) , context (archaeology) , medicine , arthritis , physical therapy , psychiatry , intensive care medicine , psychology , biology , paleontology , economics , macroeconomics
The clinical implications of depression in the context of rheumatoid arthritis are described. An overview of the diagnostic criteria for depression is provided, with specific focus on major depression and the associated subtypes. The neurobiological literature on major depression is briefly reviewed and the implications of the depression literature for the care of persons with rheumatoid arthritis are discussed.