[The psychological and social support in patients with psoriasis].
The meaning of non medical forms of support in the treatment of psoriasis is discussed in the paper. Related with psoriasis negative self image and feeling of stigmatization cause various mental disorders. Stress, depression, mental condition affect the appearance of psoriasis. Because of numerous studies and identify the factors and relationships important for psoriasis, patients can take the appropriate psychological and social support. Relaxation techniques, cognitive-behavioral therapy and support groups have a positive effect on the treatment of psoriasis. They reduce the level of stress in the patient, learn emotional control, adequate self-esteem, which leads to the acceptance of the disease and improve the quality of life of the patient.
Independent Laboratory of Mental Health, Medical University of Lublin, Poland.
Marta
M
Makara-Studzińska
Piotr
P
Ziemecki
Anna
A
Ziemecka
Iwona
I
Partyka
D015897:Comorbidity; D006801:Humans; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D011565:Psoriasis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000523:psychology*; D011788:Quality of Life; D012649:Self Concept; D012944:Social Support; D013240:Stereotyping