Esme Fuller-Thomson, PhD, MSW

Patients with COPD plus a depression/anxiety disorder had poorer scores related to disease burden and health-related quality of life, according to data published in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases: Journal of the COPD Foundation.

Perceived inadequate social support among patients with COPD living with a loved one was linked to more depression symptoms and greater disease impact, according to results published in Respiratory Medicine.

The COVID-19 pandemic became a stressful, disruptive experience for people of all ages and health statuses around the world.