Joint hypermobility and the heritable disorders of connective tissue: clinical and empirical evidence of links with psychiatry

Despite the need of more research, the available data highlight the importance of examining psychiatric symptoms in those affected by JH/HDCT and the importance of providing interventions with a multidisciplinary approach. The relationship between JH/HDCT and mental disorders merits further attention in order to improve current knowledge and clarify a possible common etiology.