MS and mental health

Summary

The emotional effects of Multiple Sclerosis often go undiagnosed. It's not unusual to experience depression, stress and anxiety when you have MS. Medication, talking therapies and self-help techniques can all make it easier to cope.

This webpage from the MS Society includes information on:

• depression
• stress and anxiety
• causes of mental health problems
• other mood and behaviour changes
• coping with losss grief and guilt
• supporting someone who has MS
• getting help
• staying active
• mindfulness and MS.