Depression and Vascular Disease
Quarantine has caused many cases of mental health issues among our friends and family. Isolation can lead to loneliness, anxiety, and depression.
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The study concluded those who reported high or very high levels of depression and anxiety were more likely to have had a heart attack or stroke than people without those symptoms.
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Here is a list of 10 questions used to identify people who need further assessment for anxiety or depression. People can select answers ranging from 1 to 5: 1 (none of the time); 2 (a little of the time); 3 (some of the time); 4 (most of the time); 5 (all of the time).
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During the past four weeks, about how often did you feel
___ so nervous that nothing could calm you down?
___ so restless that you could not sit still?
___ tired out for no good reason?
___ that everything was an effort?
___ so sad that nothing could cheer you up?
Scoring: 15 or lower = low; 16–21= moderate; 22–29 = high; 30–50 = very high
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The findings from the study don’t necessarily mean that mental distress causes heart and vascular issues, but it does raise awareness to the issue.
Always remember – you aren’t alone!
