Key result
Mental disorders are more common in ACHD patients and strongly predict quality of life.
Why the study?
Mental health issues are common in individuals with congenital heart disease, prompting an overview of literature on mental disorders in adults with CHD and new data on mental health as a predictor of quality of life.
Mental health disorders are more prevalent in adults with congenital heart disease compared to healthy individuals and strongly predict quality of life, highlighting the need for integrated psychological care.
Supports mental health integration in adult congenital heart disease care; leaves open whether interventions improve outcomes.
Mental health issues are common in individuals with congenital heart disease (CHD), stemming from various factors such as traumatic experiences, existential questions, and genetic predisposition. This article provides an overview of the literature on mental disorders and mental health in adults with CHD (ACHD) and presents new data on mental health as a predictor of quality of life (QoL). Empirical data show that disorders such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, psychosis, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and autism spectrum disorders occur more often in people with CHD than in healthy counterparts (Graphical abstract). Further, mental health is a strong predictor of QoL. Therefore, psychological interventions should be integrated into CHD care to enhance mental health and QoL of afflicted patients.
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Moons et al. (2023) conducted a review in Adult congenital heart disease. Mental disorders occur more frequently in adults with congenital heart disease compared to healthy counterparts, with mental health acting as a strong predictor of quality of life.
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