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Review
. 2016 Dec;16(12):106.
doi: 10.1007/s11910-016-0706-x.

Mental Health Comorbidity in MS: Depression, Anxiety, and Bipolar Disorder

Aaron P Turner  1   2 , Kevin N Alschuler  3   4 , Abbey J Hughes  5 , Meghan Beier  5 , Jodie K Haselkorn  6   3   7 , Alicia P Sloan  6 , Dawn M Ehde  3
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Mental Health Comorbidity in MS: Depression, Anxiety, and Bipolar Disorder

Aaron P Turner et al. Curr Neurol Neurosci Rep. 2016 Dec.

Abstract

Among individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS), mental health comorbidities play a significant role in contributing to secondary disability and detracting from quality of life. This review examines current evidence surrounding three mental health issues of particular relevance to MS: depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder. We review what is known of the prevalence, correlates, screening mechanisms, and current treatment of each issue and provide recommendations for future areas of research.

Keywords: Anxiety; Bipolar disorder; Depression; Multiple sclerosis.

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