Adverse health behaviours are associated with depression and anxiety in multiple sclerosis: A prospective multisite study

Conclusion:
Alcohol dependence and smoking were associated with anxiety and depression. Awareness of the effects of adverse health behaviours on mental health in MS might help target counselling and support for those ‘at risk’.

Source: Multiple Sclerosis - March 23, 2016 Category: Neurology Authors: McKay, K. A., Tremlett, H., Fisk, J. D., Patten, S. B., Fiest, K., Berrigan, L., Marrie, R. A., for the CIHR Team in the Epidemiology and Impact of Comorbidity on Multiple Sclerosis (ECoMS) Tags: Original Research Papers Source Type: research