Depression, anxiety, and suicidality in patients with prostate cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies.

Oliver BrunckhorstSafiya HashemiAnastasia MartinGincy GeorgeMieke Van HemelrijckProkar DasguptaRobert StewartKamran Ahmed
Published in: Prostate cancer and prostatic diseases (2020)
The mental health impact in patients with prostate cancer is significant. Depressive, anxiety, and suicidal symptoms were common. Additionally, a high suicide mortality rate was identified when compared to general population estimates. Screening of patients and integration of physical and mental health care should be evaluated further to improve quality of life and functional outcomes.