Depression Risk in Young Adults With Juvenile ‐ and Adult‐Onset Lupus: Twelve Years of Followup

ConclusionYoung adults with SLE, particularly those with juvenile‐onset disease, are at high risk for major depression, which is associated with increased disease activity, poorer physical functioning, and lower educational attainment. Early depression intervention in young adults with SLE has the potential to improve both medical and psychosocial outcomes.

Source: Arthritis Care and Research - February 26, 2018 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Andrea M. Knight, Laura Trupin, Patricia Katz, Edward Yelin, Erica F. Lawson Tags: Brief Report Source Type: research