[Mental disorders in Hodgkin's Lymphoma]

Area of Science:

• Oncology
• Psychiatry
• Psychosomatic Medicine

Background:

• Hodgkin's lymphoma (HL) presents unique challenges beyond physical symptoms.
• Mental health comorbidities significantly impact patient well-being and treatment adherence in HL patients.

Purpose of the Study:

• To systematically review and describe mental disorders in Hodgkin's lymphoma patients.
• To emphasize the prevalence and types of psychotic, affective, and adjustment disorders in this population.

Main Methods:

• Literature review methodology.
• Differential description of mental disorders based on existing studies.

Main Results:

• Common mental disorders include psychotic disorders (affective, delusional, delirium), adjustment disorders (psychogenic states), and mood disturbances (anxious, depressive, mixed).
• Conversion and behavioral disorders affecting treatment compliance are also noted.
• Mental disorders in HL are categorized as somatogenic and adjustment disorders.

Conclusions:

• Mental health assessment and management are crucial components of holistic care for Hodgkin's lymphoma patients.
• Understanding these comorbidities can improve patient outcomes and quality of life.