Presented by Dr Azhar Saleem (Respiratory Clinician Lead of the South East London Clinical Commissioning Group), the webinar will explore the psychological impact of COPD. It will also provide steps to help people with COPD have good mental well-being.
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Depression and anxiety are common comorbidities in people with COPD, with one study suggesting that people with COPD are 85% more likely to develop anxiety than people with no health problems.1 Yohannes et al report: “Anxiety and depression contribute to a substantial burden of COPD-related morbidity, particularly by affecting quality of life and reducing treatment adherence.”
According to Yohannes et al, the exact reason for the relationship between these conditions and COPD is not clear. However, they point out that smoking may play a role. “Smoking increases the risk and severity of COPD, makes daily activities stressful and exhausting, and increases the risk of depression or anxiety in COPD patients,” they note.
The authors also state that another problem is that depression/anxiety in people with COPD is underrecognized and undertreated, suggesting that it may be related to symptoms of depression/anxiety (such as fatigue) that overlap with those of COPD. the COPD.
In his November 28 presentation, Dr. Saleem will discuss how living with a life-limiting condition and limited mobility can affect mental well-being. He will also discuss how GPs and other health professionals can support good mental wellbeing in people with COPD.
The one-hour webinar will include a 45-50 minute presentation, with 10-15 minutes for questions and answers. Attendees will have many opportunities to ask questions about this important topic.
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Reference
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Yohannes AM, Alexopoulos GS. Depression and anxiety in patients with COPD. Eur Respir Rev 2014; 23(133): 345–9.
