Gut microbiome underpinnings of anxiety and depression in long COVID-19

Authors

Haley E. Prather, The Mind Research Network, Lovelace Biomedical and Environmental Research Institute; Albuquerque, NM, USA
Kimberly Barnhart, The Mind Research Network, Lovelace Biomedical and Environmental Research Institute; Albuquerque, NM, USA
Stephanie Nitschke, The Mind Research Network, Lovelace Biomedical and Environmental Research Institute; Albuquerque, NM, USA
Kayla Julio, The Mind Research Network, Lovelace Biomedical and Environmental Research Institute; Albuquerque, NM, USA
Nicholas Shaff, The Mind Research Network, Lovelace Biomedical and Environmental Research Institute; Albuquerque, NM, USA
Aleksandr Birg, Department of Gastroenterology; Raymond G. Murphy VA Medical Center, Albuquerque, NM, USA; Department of Internal Medicine; University of New Mexico School of Medicine; Albuquerque, NM, USA
Henry C. Lin, Department of Gastroenterology; Raymond G. Murphy VA Medical Center, Albuquerque, NM, USA; Department of Internal Medicine; University of New Mexico School of Medicine; Albuquerque, NM, USA
Sephira G. Ryman, The Mind Research Network, Lovelace Biomedical and Environmental Research Institute; Albuquerque, NM, USA; Nene and Jamie Koch Comprehensive Movement Disorder Center; Neurology, University of New Mexico; Albuquerque, NM, USA
Andrei A. Vakhtin, The Mind Research Network, Lovelace Biomedical and Environmental Research Institute; Albuquerque, NM, USA

Document Type

Poster

Publication Date

3-22-2024

Abstract

Non-expert summary:

COVID-19 has been identified as having a negative effect on the psychological well-being of those affected. The purpose of this investigation is to elucidate the prevalence of depression and anxiety in long COVID-19, as well as explore whether gut-based processes underlie such psychiatric consequences of COVID-19. By investigating the connection between the gut and anxiety as well as depression in long COVID-19, we can better understand and treat this debilitating condition.

Funding: NIGMS Grant P20GM109089 and NINDS Grant R01NS129407

Recommended Citation

Prather, Haley E.; Kimberly Barnhart; Stephanie Nitschke; Kayla Julio; Nicholas Shaff; Aleksandr Birg; Henry C. Lin; Sephira G. Ryman; and Andrei A. Vakhtin. "Gut microbiome underpinnings of anxiety and depression in long COVID-19." (2024). https://digitalrepository.unm.edu/hsc-bbhrd/189