<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>Multiple sclerosis is an unpredictable neurologic disease affecting 2.8 million people worldwide. Individuals with MS experience multiple physical and psychological symptoms such as depression, anxiety, fatigue, and pain that impact their general functioning and quality of life. The aim of this review is to highlight the importance of psychological interventions in reducing depression and anxiety symptoms associated with the diagnosis of multiple sclerosis. Cognitive and behavioral techniques are also useful in relieving the specific symptoms of multiple sclerosis. However, few studies have captured the psychological processes involved in reducing the symptoms of depression and anxiety, which is why greater concern is recommended in future studies in order to develop better psychological interventions tailored for patients with multiple sclerosis.</p></abstract>

Multiple sclerosis is an unpredictable neurologic disease affecting 2.8 million people worldwide. Individuals with MS experience multiple physical and psychological symptoms such as depression, anxiety, fatigue, and pain that impact their general functioning and quality of life. The aim of this review is to highlight the importance of psychological interventions in reducing depression and anxiety symptoms associated with the diagnosis of multiple sclerosis. Cognitive and behavioral techniques are also useful in relieving the specific symptoms of multiple sclerosis. However, few studies have captured the psychological processes involved in reducing the symptoms of depression and anxiety, which is why greater concern is recommended in future studies in order to develop better psychological interventions tailored for patients with multiple sclerosis.

Emotional disorders associated to multiple sclerosis and psychological interventions: a literature review

George Emil Palade University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Science, and Technology of Targu Mures

Acta Marisiensis - Seria Medica

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Multiple sclerosis is an unpredictable neurologic disease affecting 2.8 million people worldwide. Individuals with MS experience multiple physical and...

Emotional disorders associated to multiple sclerosis and psychological interventions: a literature review

Published Online: Apr 13, 2022

Page range: 6 - 11

Received: Sep 28, 2021

Accepted: Nov 18, 2021

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/amma-2021-0042

Keywords
multiple sclerosis, depression, anxiety, cognitive behavioral therapy

© 2022 Alina Schenk et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Emotional disorders associated to multiple sclerosis and psychological interventions: a literature review

Published Online: Apr 13, 2022

Page range: 6 - 11

Received: Sep 28, 2021

Accepted: Nov 18, 2021

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/amma-2021-0042

Keywordsmultiple sclerosis, depression, anxiety, cognitive behavioral therapy

© 2022 Alina Schenk et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Keywords
multiple sclerosis, depression, anxiety, cognitive behavioral therapy