Mental Health Disorders: An Overlooked Aspect of Chronic Kidney Disease in Older Adults

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Abstract

There is a growing recognition that chronic kidney disease (CKD) and mental health disorders (MHD) share a complicated relationship with aging. In senescence, there is an overlapping milieu between a declining glomerular filtration rate and neurovascular changes that predisposes to the development of psychiatric conditions that can, in turn, leads to worsened kidney outcomes. This article explores the risk factors for the development of frequently-encountered MHD such as depression and anxiety in the setting of CKD and the elderly. In addition, the authors cite challenges of their screening and diagnosis and offer guidance to first-line therapeutics in management.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationKidney Disease in the Elderly
Subtitle of host publicationA Case-Based Guide
PublisherSpringer Nature
Pages43-60
Number of pages18
ISBN (Electronic)9783031684609
ISBN (Print)9783031684593
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1 2024
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Aging
  • Anxiety
  • Chronic kidney disease
  • Depression
  • Mental health disorders

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Medicine

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