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Crohn’s and Colitis: New research offers insights into caring for young people

  • University of Manchester

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Abstract

The unpredictable nature of inflammatory bowel disease symptoms and stigma can affect young people's ability to form close friendships and affect their social interactions. New research shows the importance of addressing the mental health and wellbeing of young people with Crohn's disease and colitis.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)217-218
Number of pages2
JournalBritish Journal of Child Health
Volume1
Issue number5
Early online date22 Jan 2021
DOIs
Publication statusE-pub ahead of print - 22 Jan 2021

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

Keywords

  • IBD
  • friendships
  • mental health
  • adolescents
  • young people
  • Colitis
  • Crohn’s

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