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September 16, 2025European PsychiatryOpen Access

Depression in multiple sclerosis and associated factors

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NHN. Ben HamedAnna Needs Neuroblastoma AnswersAAA. AissaRazi HospitalASA. SouissiIfremer

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Overview

Cross-sectional study reveals 52.6% prevalence of depression in multiple sclerosis patients, indicating significant associations with disability and psychiatric history.

Key Points

  • The study found a depression prevalence of 52.6% among MS patients, indicating a significant mental health concern.
  • Depression in MS patients was associated with factors such as employment status, MRI lesions, and previous psychiatric history.
  • A cross-sectional approach was utilized, conducting assessments using DASS-21 scale for depression and EDSS for disability.
  • Routine screening for depression in MS patients is critical for improving their quality of life and treatment adherence.

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Hamed et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d4507d31b076d99fa5812dhttps://doi.org/10.1192/j.eurpsy.2025.863
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