World Psoriasis Day
Worldwide , 1 in 10 patients of psoriatic disease is diagnosed with clinical depression. As many as 48% have anxiety. The psychological impact is increasingly recognised as a significant part of psoriatic disease. 4 in 5 peaople have experienced stigma and discrimination with psoriatic disease. Isoloation and negative self image further contribute to negative mental health. Career choices, productivity at work and earning potential are negatively impacted by psoriatic disease. This is compounded by increased medical expenses. The financial impact of psoriatic disease is a major source of anxiety and stress. 43%of patients living with psoriatic disease have seen their disease become worse during the Covid-19 pandemic. Nearly half of these reported increased anxiety. 81%report that the disease has an impact on their relationships. Psoriatic disease is bilogically linked to depression and anxiety. Effective treatment suppresses the inflammatory mediators causing psoriatic disease, depress