NIH R01 · 2025
Project Abstract Common mental health disorders (CMDs), like depression and anxiety, and non-communicable diseases (NCDs), like diabetes and hypertension, are highly prevalent and are the leading causes of death and disability worldwide, especially in low-resource settings like our research site in Nepal. Comorbidity among CMDs and NCDs is high and the relationship between these conditions is complex and multidirectional. Several common behavioral risk factors worsen both conditions: stress, isolation, tobacco use, low physical activity, low quality diet, and poor treatment adherence. Behavioral interventions can address these common risk factors, and improve CMDs and NCDs. The World Health…
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