The Association Between Increased Maladaptive Health Behaviours and Elevated Mental Health Symptoms Among Persons with IBD During the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Casandra L DolovichSeth R ShafferLesley A GraffHarminder SinghRenée El-GabalawySouradet ShawCharles N BernsteinPublished in: Journal of the Canadian Association of Gastroenterology (2023)
During the COVID-19 pandemic, persons with IBD who experienced any maladaptive health behaviour was associated with double the likelihood of experiencing clinically significant MH symptoms. For persons with elevated MH symptoms, it is important for health care providers to recognize the association of increased maladaptive behaviours. Alternatively, if it is determined that MH symptoms predated maladaptive health behaviours then, inquiries into MH and providing appropriate referrals should be pursued.