Hypothyroidism is linked to an increased risk of depression.

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Is it true that hypothyroidism is linked to an increased risk of depression?

Yes. A 2022 narrative review reports that multiple studies concluded patients with hypothyroidism are at increased risk of developing depression, and reference works list hypothyroidism among physiological causes of depressed mood. Other retrieved items address unrelated thyroid topics.

Verdict: SUPPORTED · 5 sources for, 0 against · Last checked 3 Oct 2026

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Evidence for · 5

Hypothyroidism

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Hypothyroidism. (n.d.). en.wikipedia.org. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hypothyroidism

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Depression (mood)

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Depression (mood). (n.d.). en.wikipedia.org. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Depression_(mood)

Hypothyroidism and Depression: A Narrative Review -

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Hypothyroidism and Depression: A Narrative Review - PMC Lock. (n.d.). pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.28201

Subclinical Hypothyroidism after 131 I-Treatment of Graves’ Disease: A Risk Factor for Depression?

2016

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Yu, J., Tian, A., Yuan, X., & Cheng, X. (2016). Subclinical Hypothyroidism after 131 I-Treatment of Graves’ Disease: A Risk Factor for Depression?. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0154846

Conditions Associated with Essential Tremor in Veterans: A Potential Role for Chronic Stress

2018

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Handforth, A. & Parker, G. A. (2018). Conditions Associated with Essential Tremor in Veterans: A Potential Role for Chronic Stress. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.7916/d8vd8ff5

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