Along with physical symptoms, MS can have profound emotional consequences. This can stem from adjusting to living with a chronic disease in addition to MS affecting the parts of your brain that control mood and emotions. For this week’s Ask an MS Expert, Dr. Dawn Ehde, a clinical psychologist in the University of Washington (UW) Medicine Division of Clinical and Neuropsychology and a UW professor of Psychology and Rehabilitation Medicine, shares the importance of treating your mental health. Learn about different mental health providers, how to navigate appointments and what you can do now to improve your emotional well-being.
Ask an MS Expert is a webinar series from the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, featuring presentations from experts in multiple sclerosis care, and a question-and-answer session for those living with MS. Share your thoughts on this series at: [ Ссылка ].
