Can targeted interventions aimed at improving mental health and reducing symptoms of depression in hypertensive patients, lead to increased medication compliance and improved longevity? A systematic review

Abstract

Background: Hypertension is identified as a chronic
disease leading to complications and untimely deaths if
left untreated or undiagnosed.
There are several factors that contribute to the
worsening of hypertension either directly or indirectly.
Medication noncompliance is one of the direct factors.
Depression plays a significant role as an indirect factor
which convolutes management goals in hypertension.
Correlation of mental health and adherence to
medication requires further exploration.