title: Psychiatric complications of corticosteroid therapy.
abstract: Despite limited evidence, the general consensus is that corticosteroids can cause psychiatric complications, mainly depression. This is most noticeable in high doses or in medical conditions with neuropsychiatric sequelae. The prognosis is usually good if corticosteroids are discontinued, but further study of the prevalence of psychiatric reactions, their mechanism of action and appropriate treatment is necessary.
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychotherapy, Maudsley Hospital, Denmark Hill, London.
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Ismail
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Wessely
mesh_terms: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000009:adverse effects*; D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D001008:Anxiety Disorders / Q000209:etiology; D001714:Bipolar Disorder / Q000209:etiology; D003072:Cognition Disorders / Q000209:etiology; D003866:Depressive Disorder / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D017408:Guidelines as Topic; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011618:Psychotic Disorders / Q000209:etiology; D012737:Sex Factors; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders
chemical_list: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones