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Depression, psychosocial correlates, and psychosocial resources in individuals with mast cell activation syndrome

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Nicoloro SantaBarbara, Jennifer, Lobel, Marci·2022·Journal of Health Psychology

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Individuals with Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS), a rare chronic disease, experience unpredictable physical symptoms and diagnostic challenges resulting in poor emotional states. The prevalence and correlates of depressive symptoms were examined among 125 participants who completed the CES-D and relevant instruments. The majority reported a clinically-significant level of depression which was especially common among younger participants and those who reported greater loneliness or more disease-specific stressors. Greater magnitude of depressive symptoms was associated with greater illness intrusiveness, less social support, and lower optimism. Results highlight the value of interventions targeting loneliness and stressors unique to this population.

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  • Almost three quarters of an MCAD sample reported clinically meaningful depressive symptoms, and most had substantially more symptoms than can be ascribed to MCAS.

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  1. Nicoloro-SantaBarbara J (2019) Emotional distress, resilience, and physical health in people with rare and non-rare chronic disease Doctoral dissertation, State University of New York at Stony Brook.
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Authors
Nicoloro SantaBarbara, J., & Lobel, M.
Affiliations
  • University of California, Los Angeles, USA
  • Stony Brook University (US)
Venue
Journal of Health Psychology
Published
2021-05-18
Volume
27
Issue
9
Pages
2013-2026
ISSN
  • 1359-1053 (ISSN-L)
  • 1461-7277
OpenAlex
W3162629280
Cited by
17
References
84
Citations by year
2026: 4 · 2025: 3 · 2024: 6 · 2023: 3 · 2022: 1
FWCI
0.93
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Locations
  • Journal of Health Psychology (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed Central (acceptedVersion)
Funders
national institute of mental health (T32MH015750)
Topics
  • Life Sciences › Immunology and Microbiology › Immunology › Mast cells and histamine
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Oncology › Cancer survivorship and care
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Social Psychology › Mental Health Treatment and Access
Keywords
mast cell activation syndrome, depression, depressive symptoms, loneliness, illness intrusiveness, social support, optimism, psychosocial resources, chronic disease, young adults
MeSH terms
Mast Cell Activation Syndrome, Chronic Disease, Depression, Humans, Loneliness, Social Support

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