Mental Heath

When people hear the words Multiple Sclerosis the think wheelchair, physical disability, but the truth is that a huge portion of Multiple Sclerosis is invisible. There are significant Mental Health concerns tied to MS, a disease of the Central Nervous System (CSN). Injuries to parts of our CSN can occur in areas the impact on our moods , cognition, and psychological well being. Additionally, people with MS are more apt to suffer : anxiety, depression, trauma more than the general population. It is imperative that Mental Health support be part of every patients care plan, os our Mental Health profoundly impacts our physical Health….we have all heard….depression HURTS! We all must pay attention to and deal with Mind Health Matters, as diligently as we look for treatments to manage physical symptoms or act as disease modifying drugs