High Psychiatric Morbidity and Underutilization of Mental Health Services in Patients with Chronic Graft-Versus-Host Disease after Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplantation

Key Points

• Psychiatric morbidity is notably high in patients with graft-versus-host disease, affecting overall well-being.
• Study highlights that only a small percentage of these patients utilize available mental health services, at around 30%.
• Data from chronic graft-versus-host disease patients post-allogeneic stem cell transplantation indicate significant psychological challenges.
• Findings underscore the necessity for improved access to mental health resources for this population.