Depression in multiple sclerosis
- 6 July 2017
- journal article
- review article
- Published by Taylor & Francis Ltd in International Review of Psychiatry
- Vol. 29 (5), 463-472
- https://doi.org/10.1080/09540261.2017.1322555
Abstract
Depressive disorders occur in up to 50% of people living with multiple sclerosis (MS). Prevalence estimates are generally 2–3-times higher than those of the general population. Myriad aetiologic factors may contribute to the aetiology of depression in MS including biological mechanisms (e.g. hippocampal microglial activation, lesion burden, regional atrophy), as well as the stressors, threats, and losses that accompany living with an unpredictable and often disabling disease. Some prominent risk factors for depression such as (younger) age, (female) sex, and family history of depression are less consistently associated with depression in MS than they are in the general population. Management of depression in MS has not been well studied, but available data on detection and treatment align with general principles of depression management. While the validity of standard measurement scales has often been questioned, available evidence suggests that standard scales provide valid ratings. Evidence for the effectiveness of depression treatments in MS is limited, but available evidence supports the effectiveness of standard treatment approaches, including both cognitive behavioural therapies and antidepressant medications.Keywords
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