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People living with MS want to know how to manage mood changes – particularly depression – and develop strategies to achieve emotional wellness. They want to know what they can do to feel and function at their best and they want the support of knowledgeable healthcare professionals to help them achieve their goals.
To better address these needs, the National MS Society brought together people with MS, healthcare professionals, researchers and Society staff to discuss key issues related to depression in MS, highlight the work that needs to be done in the areas of screening, diagnosis, treatment and suicide prevention, and develop a prioritized list of research recommendations.
In addition, the group made specific recommendations regarding the information, programs and services individuals and families need in order to recognize and manage depression, and outlined next steps to move this important priority forward.