Thyroid Issues in Behavioral Health

Could thyroid issues be impairing your clients' recovery process? According to the American Thyroid Association: "More than 12 percent of the U.S. population will develop a thyroid condition during their lifetime.

• Hypothyroid contributes to symptoms of depression while hyper thyroid presents as anxiety or hypomania.
• An estimated 20 million Americans have some form of thyroid disease.
• Up to 60 percent of those with thyroid disease are unaware of their condition.
• Undiagnosed thyroid disease may put patients at risk for certain serious conditions, such as cardiovascular diseases, osteoporosis and infertility.
• Pregnant women with undiagnosed or inadequately treated hypothyroidism have an increased risk of miscarriage, preterm delivery, and severe developmental problems in their children.
• Most thyroid diseases are life-long conditions that can be managed with medical attention."

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