n this episode my guests are Sarah Hughes MS specialist nurse and Adam Williams psychologist. We discussed how much anxiety and depression is prevalent in Multiple sclerosis, is it more common in MS than healthy population? We covered if depression and/or anxiety causes more cognitive problems, worsens MS symptoms and overall quality of life, or maybe causes lack of motivation and more disability living with MS.
Sarah highlighted importance of self- management and wellness programmes to increase quality of life, fatigue, symptom management including depression and anxiety living MS.
We discussed lifestyle and biological factors that influence the relationship between mental health and low-grade inflammation.
What are evidence based psychological methods/interventions to reduce depression and anxiety in MS? ( ACT, CBT, Mindfulness and practical advice to support these psychological therapies).
Adam, explained simple steps for people with MS to feel better and happier.
Adam talked about modern ways of managing wellness, what are they in this world, some emerging evidence of 'gamification', virtual reality and how strong the evidence is to improve MS outcomes.
Sarah, discussed what is the role of music therapy in MS, how does it affect mental health?
And many more aspects were covered in this episode for healthier living with MS from mental health perspective. So tune in!