Association of Skin Cancer With Clinical Depression and Poor Mental Health Days: Cross-Sectional Analysis

Adults with nonmelanoma skin cancer experienced a meaningful mental health burden, and unadjusted analyses suggested greater day-to-day distress than among adults without nonmelanoma skin cancer. However, these differences were reduced and no longer significant for depression after adjusting for sociodemographic factors and comorbid chronic illnesses. These findings support the need for mental health screenings and support services in dermatologic and oncologic care.