Stigma increases risk of depression for people with Multiple Sclerosis

(Penn State) People with Multiple Sclerosis -- MS -- who feel stigmatized are more likely to suffer from depression, according to researchers, who add that having a support system of friends and family and a sense of autonomy may help reduce the harmful effects of stigma.
Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news