Tara Fletcher, a second year psychology student at the University of Hertfordshire has been on placement with PAPAA and has carried out a review of current literature, regarding how psoriasis affects mental functioning, social life, relationships and career.
The report focused on four areas pertaining to the psychosocial burden of psoriasis, reporting on studies into each area. Including
- Depression and self-harm and suicidal ideation
- Education (with a focus on bullying in schools)
- Occupation
- Other social areas affected by Psoriasis