GHAPPcast: Mental and Sexual Health Concerns & How To Address Them For Your IBD Patient

November 2025

Thank you to AbbVie for their support on this podcast episode.

In this episode of the GHAPP Podcast, Alison Krustapentus, NP-C and Christie Morrison, NP, join for an open discussion on mental and sexual health in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Together they explore the often-overlooked psychological and relational challenges that accompany chronic conditions like Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis—covering strategies to normalize sensitive conversations, screen for anxiety and depression using PHQ-2, PHQ-9, and GAD tools, and incorporate behavioral-health collaboration into routine care. The conversation also highlights practical ways to integrate IBD mental-health screening, sexual-wellness counseling, vaccine and health-maintenance checklists, and patient-partner communication into everyday gastroenterology practice. This episode underscores the importance of whole-person care in IBD management and offers real-world insights for APPs and healthcare professionals supporting patients living with chronic inflammatory disease.

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