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ReviewCurrent rheumatology reviews2026

The Bidirectional Relationship between Psoriatic Arthritis and Mental Health: A Comprehensive Review.

Shushank Mahajan, Sanjana Mehta, Soumarshi Das, Unnati Jain, Samrat Chauhan, Sanchit Dhankhar

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Review in Current rheumatology reviews, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Shushank MahajanChitkara College of Pharmacy, Chitkara University, Rajpura, 140401, Punjab, India.
Sanjana MehtaChitkara College of Pharmacy, Chitkara University, Rajpura, 140401, Punjab, India.
Soumarshi DasChitkara College of Pharmacy, Chitkara University, Rajpura, 140401, Punjab, India.
Unnati JainChitkara College of Pharmacy, Chitkara University, Rajpura, 140401, Punjab, India.
Samrat ChauhanChitkara College of Pharmacy, Chitkara University, Rajpura, 140401, Punjab, India.
Sanchit DhankharChitkara College of Pharmacy, Chitkara University, Rajpura, 140401, Punjab, India.

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Abstract

introductionPsoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a long-standing inflammatory immune-mediated condition that involves articular and peri-articular tissues and frequently accompanies psoriasis (PsO). It is defined by chronic joint inflammation, pain, and structural damage, resulting in impairment of physical function and quality of life. Increasing evidence points to the close relationship between PsA and mental disorders, especially depression and anxiety.

methodsThis review utilized an extensive literature search approach to select studies addressing the correlation between psoriatic arthritis (PsA) and mental comorbidities such as depression, anxiety, and their influence on quality of life and the disease course. Databases like PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar were utilized up to 2024 with applicable keywords and Boolean operators.

resultsThe mutual interaction between PsA and psychological distress is moderated by mechanisms including chronic pain, systemic inflammation, physical disability, and the social stigma of psoriatic lesions. Research suggests that patients with PsA exhibit an increased frequency of anxiety and depression in comparison to the general population, and that mental illness augments the severity of the disease and affects the outcome of treatments adversely. In addition, PsA may also cause systemic inflammation that might lead to neurocognitive dysfunction, adding to the risk for mood disorders. DISCUSSION: Although there is a long-standing, well-documented psychosocial morbidity associated with PsA, mental health comorbidities are frequently underdiagnosed and undertreated. Psychological distress must be treated as an integral part of PsA management to enhance patient-reported outcomes as well as quality of life.

conclusionThis review examines the complex interaction between PsA and mental health, considers the possible underlying mechanisms, and highlights the necessity of an integrated, multidisciplinary treatment strategy for patients.

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Arthritis, PsoriaticMental DisordersMental HealthAnxietyComorbidityDepressionHumansQuality of LifeanxietyArthritiscomorbiditiesdepressionmental healthneurocognitive dysfunctionpsoriasispsychological distresssystemic inflammation

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