Multiple sclerosis and mental health

Living with a chronic illness such as multiple sclerosis (MS) — which is caused by the immune system erroneously attacking and damaging neurons in the brain and other parts of the nervous system — can lead to mental health problems such as depression and anxiety.

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Living with a chronic illness such as multiple sclerosis (MS) — which is caused by the immune system erroneously attacking and damaging neurons in the brain and other parts of the nervous system — can lead...

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Living with a chronic illness such as multiple sclerosis (MS) — which is caused by the immune system erroneously attacking and damaging neurons in the brain and other parts of the nervous system — can lead to mental health problems such as depression and anxiety.

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Living with a chronic illness such as multiple sclerosis (MS) — which is caused by the immune system erroneously attacking and damaging neurons in the brain and other parts of the nervous system — can lead to mental health problems such as depression and anxiety.

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