Abstract The debate around Long Covid has so far shown resistance to accept parallels
between Long Covid and a set of existing conditions which have historically been subject to …

Background Patients with functional somatic syndromes (FSS) experience stigma which
arguably affects their health. Aim To determine the presence of perceived stigma and its …

Abstract Background Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) is
characterized by persistent physical and mental fatigue. The post-COVID-19 condition …

Why the Psychosomatic View on Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Is
Inconsistent with Current Evidence and Harmful to Patients Next Article in Journal Efficacy of …

Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue (ME/CFS) is a post-infectious, chronic disease
that can lead to severe impairment and, even, total disability. Although the disease has been …

Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) is a chronic disease with
the hallmark symptom of post-exertional malaise. Evidence for physiological causes is …

Purpose Long COVID, an illness affecting a subset of individuals after COVID-19, is
distressing, poorly understood, and reduces quality of life. The objective of this sub-study …

Adult patients affected by myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) are
at an increased risk of death by suicide. Based on the scientific literature and our …

Chronic illness is a risk factor for suicide but is often explained with depression. Research
has shown an increased suicide rate in patients with myalgic encephalomyelitis and chronic …

Basic science has found limited evidence from small studies of genuine positive effects on
health and wellbeing outcomes, caused by positive treatment expectations, known as …