- Researchers say 19 percent of adults with arthritis report having frequent mental distress and 32 percent have a history of depression.
- They say the percentages are higher in states such as Kentucky, Oklahoma, and Arkansas.
- Experts say the pain associated with arthritis can lead to mental health issues.
Researchers say they have found a link between arthritis and depression.
In fact, the researchers say, an estimated 19 percent of adults with arthritis experience “frequent mental distress” and 32 percent have a history of depression.
