Somatic health consequences of MDD

The review described on the slide showed how whilst many diseases are associated with increased levels of depression, the presence of depression appears to be a risk factor for many different diseases, a comorbidity associated with poorer health outcomes for the patient.¹

Reference:
1.Berk M, Köhler-Forsberg O, Turner M, et al. Comorbidity between major depressive disorder and physical diseases: a comprehensive review of epidemiology, mechanisms and management. World Psychiatry 2023; 22 (3): 366–387.