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October 10, 2025Ukrainian Neurological JournalOpen Access

Assessment of psycho-emotional disorders in patients with multiple sclerosis

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TNTetyana NehrychMLM.Ya. Lafarenko

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Assessment reveals high rates of anxiety and depressive disorders in multiple sclerosis patients, suggesting the need for regular psychological screening.

Key Points

  • Forty percent of patients with multiple sclerosis showed depressive symptoms, impacting their overall health significantly.
  • A strong correlation exists between severe depressive symptoms and higher disability scores measured by the Expanded Disability Status Scale.
  • Psychological assessments like the Patient Health Questionnaire and Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale were used to evaluate emotional disorders.
  • Integrating regular psychological screening into MS care is vital for improving clinical outcomes and quality of life.

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Nehrych et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68e861857ef2f04ca37e3aa2https://doi.org/10.30978/unj2025-2-28
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