Mental Health Interventions for Atopic Dermatitis: Knowledge Gaps, Pilot Programs, and Future Directions

Authors

Sheena Chatrath, University of Illinois College of Medicine, Peoria, IL, USA.
Jennifer LeBovidge, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston MA, USA.
Carolyn Jack, Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
Katrina Abuabara, Department of Dermatology, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California, USA.
Lynda C. Schneider, Division of Immunology, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, MA, USA.
Korey Capozza, Global Parents for Eczema Research, Santa Barbara, California, USA.
Keri Kelley, Global Parents for Eczema Research, Santa Barbara, California, USA.
Jonathan I. Silverberg, Department of Dermatology, George Washington University School of Medicine and Health.

Document Type

Journal Article

Publication Date

9-14-2023

Journal

Clinical and experimental dermatology

DOI

10.1093/ced/llad315

Abstract

Atopic dermatitis (AD) is associated with high levels of psychosocial burden, often resulting in poor mental health outcomes. Despite this association, few studies have evaluated the efficacy of mental health interventions within this population. Utilization of multidisciplinary and peer-led support in addition to equipping patients with psychological tools may be beneficial in improving mental health outcomes. Future research is needed to determine which interventions and formats are desired, effective, and accessible among patients and caregivers with AD.

APA Citation

Chatrath, Sheena; LeBovidge, Jennifer; Jack, Carolyn; Abuabara, Katrina; Schneider, Lynda C.; Capozza, Korey; Kelley, Keri; and Silverberg, Jonathan I., "Mental Health Interventions for Atopic Dermatitis: Knowledge Gaps, Pilot Programs, and Future Directions" (2023). GW Authored Works. Paper 3408.
https://hsrc.himmelfarb.gwu.edu/gwhpubs/3408

Department

Dermatology