Comparative analysis of depression and anxiety in Psoriasis and Multiple Sclerosis: The role of body image and illness personification as serial mediators
Perceptions of the body and the personification of illness are implicated in depression and anxiety in chronic diseases. Tailored interventions that emphasize these factors are recommended, with consideration of the type of chronic illness and its external visibility.
Authors
- Roy Aloni (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6497-6497)
- Golan Shahar (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3796-5749)
- Tamar Barazani
Institutions
- Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (IL)
- Sheba Medical Center (IL)
- Ariel University (IL)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Psychiatric Research
- Published
- 2025-08-11
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpsychires.2025.08.009
- Primary Topic
- Body Image and Dysmorphia Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00