- Individuals with rheumatoid arthritis or axial spondyloarthritis have an increased risk of developing mood and anxiety disorders.
- Rheumatoid arthritis was inversely associated with schizophrenia and Alzheimer's disease.
- The risk of depression was highest in those diagnosed before age 40.
- Further investigation into the roles of inflammatory cytokines and treatment-related effects is needed.
Source: BMJ Mental Health