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Is depression a factor in rheumatoid arthritis? – Mayo Clinic

Rheumatoid arthritis and depression commonly occur together. Although this is known, people with rheumatoid arthritis often aren’t screened for depression, so it may not be diagnosed or treated. Studies show that if depression occurring with rheumatoid arthritis isn’t addressed, the treatment for rheumatoid arthritis itself can be less effective. It’s unclear whether depression and anxiety in …