EP.109Establishing a new psychology service for people living with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

People living with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and their families were provided with equitable open access to a new dedicated psychology service. An integrative psychotherapeutic model of support was offered, incorporating existential therapy. The therapeutic potential of existential therapy, which was evident here, has not been explored previously in ALS. Cognitive behavioural interventions were used in a minority of cases. One third of all patients attending the Bristol motor neurone (MND) centre elected to use this service.
Source: Neuromuscular Disorders - Category: Neurology Authors: Source Type: research