Is it in your head? How to recognize and address the mental health impacts of eczema

Until recently, the mental health impacts of eczema were hidden and under recognized. However, there's been a spate of new research that shows an association between eczema and mental health conditions like anxiety and depression. And those impacts extend to parents and caregivers as well.   Join the discussion with Dr. Mohammad Jafferany, Professor of Psychodermatology Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Central Michigan University; Prof. Andrew Thompson, Professor of Clinical Psychology Cardiff University in the UK; and Dr. Katrina Abuabara, Associate Professor at University of California, San Francisco. A special thank you to Incyte, a member of GPER's Corporate Council, for support of our programs, including the Eczema Breakthroughs Podcast. (P.S. If you like our podcast, please consider making a tax deductible donation to GPER!)Research discussed in this episode:Predictors and age-dependent pattern of psychological problems in childhood atopic dermatitisAssociation of Atopic Dermatitis and Mental Health Outcomes Across Childhood: A Longitudinal Cohort Study Effects of family constellation seminars on itch in patients with atopic dermatitis and psoriasis: A patient preference controlled trialMindful parenting intervention for parents of children with skin conditions: a single group experimental cases seriesGPER's Free Caregiver Support ProgramSusan Bögels Mindful Parenting Workshops (UK)