New on the blog: Chronic Illness and Depression: Why Treating Both Together Matters
October 29, 2026 · 0:11
How chronic illness and depression are linked, why treating both matters, signs that are easy to miss, and how Behavioral Health Integration brings mental health care into your primary care.
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Frequently Asked Questions
No. NIMH says people with chronic disease are at higher risk of depression, and that depression is treatable, even if you have a chronic disease.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention describes diabetes distress as the overwhelming feelings that can come with managing diabetes, which may cause some people to stop taking care of themselves.
CDC notes depression can get in the way of how well you function at work and at home, including taking care of your diabetes.
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