Premium
Adjuvant psychological therapy in long‐term endocrine conditions
Author(s) -
Daniels J.,
TurnerCobb J. M.
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
clinical endocrinology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.055
H-Index - 147
eISSN - 1365-2265
pISSN - 0300-0664
DOI - 10.1111/cen.13341
Subject(s) - anxiety , polycystic ovary , distress , medicine , depression (economics) , quality of life (healthcare) , mental health , disease , referral , endocrine system , psychological intervention , psychiatry , diabetes mellitus , clinical psychology , endocrinology , family medicine , hormone , nursing , insulin resistance , economics , macroeconomics
Summary Consideration of psychological distress in long‐term endocrine conditions is of vital importance given the prevalence of anxiety and depression in such disorders. Poor mental health can lead to compromised self‐care, higher utilization of health services, lower rates of adherence, reduced quality of life and ultimately poorer outcomes. Adjuvant psychological therapy offers an effective resource to reduce distress in endocrine conditions. While the vast majority of work in this area has focused on psychological screening and intervention in diabetes, identification and recognition of psychological distress are equally important in other endocrinological conditions, with supportive evidence in polycystic ovary syndrome and Addison's disease. Referral pathways and recommendations set out by UK guidelines and the Department of Health mandate requires greater attention across a wider range of long‐term endocrine conditions to facilitate improved quality of life and health outcome.