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Causes and consequences of depression in multiple sclerosis
Author(s) -
Mendis Santhushi,
Rickards Hugh,
Cavanna Andrea E
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
progress in neurology and psychiatry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.19
H-Index - 12
eISSN - 1931-227X
pISSN - 1367-7543
DOI - 10.1002/pnp.177
Subject(s) - multiple sclerosis , depression (economics) , affect (linguistics) , psychology , psychiatry , clinical psychology , medicine , communication , economics , macroeconomics
Depression is the most common psychiatric disorder in patients with multiple sclerosis but the relationship between the two conditions is complex. In this article, the authors discuss the factors that may contribute to depression in patients with multiple sclerosis, the ways in which each condition may affect the other and the treatment options available. Copyright © 2010 Wiley Interface Ltd