World Psoriasis Day: The importance of mental health for people with this disease

According to the latest report of International Federation of Psoriasis Associations (IFPA)Psoriasis is defined as a non-communicable disease that has a negative impact on the mental health, quality of life and well-being of all people diagnosed with this disease.

Also indicates that this is a file chronic and incurable disease, Consisting of systemic inflammation of the body, and also being visible damage to the skin, it will affect people in the short term, increasing the risk of depression and anxiety.

It is important to remember that a file depression and anxiety It is the most common mental disorder in the world, without distinction by age, gender, or marital status. So far, it is estimated that a 3.4% of the world’s population suffer from depression and 3.8% suffer from anxiety.

As many international specialists have already warned, Anyone can become depressed or anxious At some point in their lives, but some people encounter a file High risk of suffering from it.

know her The relationship between psoriasis and depression or anxiety It can help people who have it and their families recognize the first symptoms of mental disorders.

Medical professionals can also benefit Recognize cases common among their patients and they understand how to intervene. In the same way, it can be determined how to provide appropriate assistance that helps Reducing symptoms and shortening the duration of depression or anxiety.

Practices such as healthy eating, exercise, smoking cessation and avoiding harmful consumption of alcohol are recognized actions improve mental health. These same habits are also strategies to combat psoriasis in patients of all ages.

But that’s not all, prevention should occupy a more relevant place in the general treatment of psoriasis, since it can be useful in many areas, and therefore, on the occasion of the celebration World Psoriasis DayThe Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis Association and other stigma skin diseases (Ababso Peru) Carrying out educational and awareness activities.

According to Karina Chavez, founder and CEO of this foundation, she indicated that the invitation is open for people to join the various activities and learn more about this disease that needs to be addressed. Involve the patient’s entire family.

“We want to promote it People with this disease are concerned not only with their physical health, but also with their mental health. They should not be ashamed to seek help from a psychiatrist if necessary.”

to celebrate World Psoriasis DayAPAPSO PERU will carry out two very important activities Free and open to the general public.

face to face:

“First Equitable Empowerment and Making Patients with Rare, Orphans, Autoimmune, and Chronic Diseases Visible: With E for Empowerment, Not Disease,” organized by the groupPatients are important“.

In this activity, APAPSO PERU will provide information and carry out outreach activities. To be able to participate in this exhibition, it is necessary to pre-register at the link: https://lnkd.in/eNCWF4

virtual:

Saturday October 22 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM (Peruvian time)

“The Fourth Peruvian Psoriasis Congress” No pre-registration required. It will be streamed live from Facebook and YouTube from APAPSO PERU.

Dermatologists and psychologists who will develop topics on “The Impact of Mental Health on Psoriasis Patients” will participate.

Topics such as “Psoriasis Symptoms, Care and Treatment” and “The Importance of Patient Participation in Research” will also be addressed.

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