Depression and hopelessness in patients with acute leukemia: the psychological impact of an acute and life‐threatening disorder

ConclusionsClinically significant depressive symptoms were common early in the course of AL and related to physical symptom burden. Hopelessness was less common and associated with older age and lower self‐esteem. The results suggest that whereas depression in AL may be related to disease burden, the preservation of hope may be linked to individual resilience, life stage, and realistic prognosis. Copyright © 2015 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

Source: Psycho-Oncology - April 1, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Galina Gheihman, Camilla Zimmermann, Amy Deckert, Peter Fitzgerald, Ashley Mischitelle, Anne Rydall, Aaron Schimmer, Lucia Gagliese, Chris Lo, Gary Rodin Tags: Paper Source Type: research