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Research shows a significant association between symptoms of depression and/or anxiety and clinical recurrence of IBD.1 This is because the brain and gut are in constant conversation through a network of neural, hormonal and immunological messages and if you are living with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), these lines of communication are disturbed.
In addition, a recent national survey by Crohn’s and Colitis Australia showed while half of respondents were displaying signs of mental distress, only 16% had ever been directly asked about their mental health by their treating clinician.2
It can be overwhelming and a bit stressful to start the conversation with your healthcare professional about how you’re feeling – but it is important to know you are not a burden when you want to talk about how you are feeling.
It is normal to feel a bit down or anxious about your IBD and your healthcare professional can provide a safe space for you to share how you are feeling and provide support when you need it.
Simply completing this K10 survey can be a helpful starting point to take along to your next appointment to help start the conversation.
There are a number of places you can visit for support, advice or just a friendly ear.
For 24/7 counselling or crisis support, please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or the Beyond Blue Support Service on 1300 22 46 36.
You can maintain a healthy mind and a healthy body by working with your healthcare professional hand in hand.
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1 Mikocka-Walus, A. et al. Clinical Gastroenterology and Heptaology, Volume 14, Issue 6, 829-835.e1
2 Crohn’s and Colitis Australia. My IBD Experience – Research Report 2018