Frequency and predictors of depression and anxiety in chronic illnesses: A multi disease study across non-communicable and communicable diseases

There is a significantly higher percentage of depression and anxiety among participants with chronic diseases. It calls for a comprehensive approach to patient care that incorporates mental health as a fundamental aspect of the treatment and management of chronic diseases. Understanding the predictors of severe depression across different chronic conditions helps in stratifying patients who may benefit most from integrated psychiatric and psychological interventions.