Abstract
Rheumatologists encounter patients with psychiatric illnesses daily in their practice; however, formal training in rheumatology does not sufficiently equip rheumatologists with guidance for managing common psychiatric illnesses. This study reviews common clinical situations involving psychiatric symptoms, their relationship with rheumatologic conditions, and their effects on clinical presentation and management. We illustrate key principles in a case-based format and reflect on the management of psychiatric components. Based on these discussions and a brief review of the epidemiology of psychiatric illnesses, we emphasize the prevalence and significance of these problems in daily practice.
Keywords: Depression, fibromyalgia, systemic lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis, giant cell arteritis, corticosteroids.
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