Is IBD Associated with Depression?

Any chronic health condition can understandably cause a certain amount of stress and anxiety. Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) not only causes pain, but symptoms such as diarrhea and gas that are difficult to deal with in professional and social situations. Does this lead to an increased risk of depression?

More about IBD and mental health:

• Is IBD Associated With Depression?
• Do People With IBD Have Mental Disorders?
• Does Stress Cause Inflammatory Bowel Disease?