Mental health and emotional changes
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MS and Psyche
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This booklet deals with the possible emotional reactions and psychological impact that can arise with an MS diagnosis. The booklet…
ORGANISATION:
Österreichische Multiple Sklerose Gesellschaft
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German
Living with the effects of MS: For newly diagnosed people with MS
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If you’ve recently been diagnosed with MS, you’ve probably got lots of questions about what life will be like. This…
ORGANISATION:
UK MS Society
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English
MS and your emotions: understanding and dealing with your feelings
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The fact of having MS can be a cause of low mood or depression, and sometimes MS itself can physically…
ORGANISATION:
UK MS Society
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English
Anger, laughter and tears: understanding emotional outbursts in MS
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This short factsheet outlines some of the most common emotional reactions for people with MS. It explores what to do…
ORGANISATION:
UK MS Society
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English
MS & Depression – Information Sheet
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Depression is common in multiple sclerosis (MS). Around half of people diagnosed will have a depressive episode – three times…
ORGANISATION:
MS Australia
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English
MS & Your Emotions – Information sheet
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People living with MS experience many different emotions over the course of their lives. Some of these are reactions to…
ORGANISATION:
MS Society of Canada
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English, French
Stress & MS – Information sheet
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Having a chronic health condition can increase stress and there are many stressful situations that commonly occur in MS. This booklet…
ORGANISATION:
MS Society of Canada
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English, French
Psychological aspects of MS guide
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Physical health is only one of the ingredients for a person’s well-being, psychological and social factors also play a crucial…
ORGANISATION:
Associazione Italiana Sclerosi Multipla
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Italian
Emotional troubles & mood disorders
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This article addresses mood changes and emotional troubles that you may experience when living with MS. It covers the following topics:…
ORGANISATION:
Ligue Française contre la Sclérose en Plaques
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French
Stress & MS
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There is an apparent relationship between stress and MS. This booklet aims to help to understand the role of stress…
ORGANISATION:
Fondation pour l’Aide à la Recherche sur la Sclérose En Plaques
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French
Psychological Care
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Depression, anxiety and emotional challenges are not uncommon in people with MS. This guide explores the psychological repercussions of MS…
ORGANISATION:
Fondation pour l’Aide à la Recherche sur la Sclérose En Plaques
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French
Personality, behaviours and MS
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Most people with MS will experience period of mental reactions such as sadness, frustration or anger over their diagnosis and…
ORGANISATION:
Scleroseforeningen
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Danish, Icelandic
Cognitive function & MS
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This booklet discusses how and why MS can affect the cognitive functions of people with MS. It explores changes in…
ORGANISATION:
Scleroseforeningen
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Danish, Icelandic
Emotional reactions & MS
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This booklet describes some of the most common emotional reactions associated with MS as well as providing suggestions for dealing…
ORGANISATION:
Scleroseforeningen
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Danish, Icelandic
Mindfulness in everyday life
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In this article Esclerosis Múltiple España, write about how to improve your well-being by bringing mindfulness into your daily life.…
ORGANISATION:
Esclerosis Múltiple España
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Spanish
Memory, reasoning and coping strategies
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What to do if I suspect that I have cognitive problems? How can I prevent them? This guide explores how to…
ORGANISATION:
Esclerosis Múltiple España
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Spanish
Taming Stress in Multiple Sclerosis
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Many people with MS feel that there is a definite connection between stress and MS. Some believe that controlling stress…
ORGANISATION:
National MS Society USA
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English, Polish
Keep S’Myelin: Feelings & MS
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Everyone in the family is likely to have feelings about MS—the most common being anxiety, anger, sadness and guilt. One of…
ORGANISATION:
National MS Society USA
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English
Depression
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Depression is a mental illness, which can be quite common in the context of multiple sclerosis (MS). People with MS…
ORGANISATION:
Schweizerische Multiple Sklerose Gesellschaft
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German, French, Italian
Psychological Effects
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Like most chronic diseases, multiple sclerosis (MS) has more than just physical effects. Although we cannot speak of psychological changes…
ORGANISATION:
Schweizerische Multiple Sklerose Gesellschaft
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French, Italian, German
Cognitive Dysfunction
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Problems with mental performance (cognition) are a common symptom of multiple sclerosis (MS). If they are correctly identified and assessed, one…
ORGANISATION:
Schweizerische Multiple Sklerose Gesellschaft
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German, Italian, French
Mood Changes in MS (Booklet)
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Mood disorder is a complex issue and despite greater awareness, continues to be under-diagnosed and under-treated. This “invisible symptom” can…
ORGANISATION:
MS Society of Canada, National MS Society USA
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English, Polish, French
Resilience (Booklet) : Addressing the challenges of MS
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People with multiple sclerosis (MS) may find that the physical, psychological and spiritual challenges of living with MS can be…
ORGANISATION:
MS Society of Canada, National MS Society USA
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English, Spanish
Multiple sclerosis and your emotions
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People living with multiple sclerosis (MS) experience many different emotions and mood changes living with MS. Some of these are…
ORGANISATION:
National MS Society USA
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English, French
Seven Tips to Get You Through Lockdown with Multiple Sclerosis
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How can you deal with lockdown with MS? Self-isolation is difficult and we are experiencing a whole range of emotions.…
ORGANISATION:
MS Society of New Zealand
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English
Sex, Touch and Relationships in times of coronavirus
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The COVID-19 pandemic has prompted many people to ask questions about touching, kissing and sexual relations. Touch is a source…
ORGANISATION:
Israel MS Society
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English, Arabic, Russian
MS and cognition
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It was only in the 1970’s that researchers began studying the neuropsychological aspects of MS using healthy control groups for…
ORGANISATION:
MSIF
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English, Arabic, French, German, Spanish
Young People with MS
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This issue of MS in Focus targets adults between 18 and 35 years of age, but the issues may apply…
ORGANISATION:
MSIF
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English, Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Spanish, Polish
Caregiving and MS
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Today, in many countries, the term carer or caregiver has a broad meaning. Voluntary carers can be family members, friends…
ORGANISATION:
MSIF
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English, Spanish
Intimacy and Sexuality
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Sexuality and intimate relationships are a significant part of life and well-being. For most people, sexuality and its expression are…
ORGANISATION:
MSIF
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English, German, Italian, Spanish
Seven principles to improve quality of life with MS
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In 2005, we published a set of principles – a kind of “gold standard” – setting out what any person with…
ORGANISATION:
MSIF
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English, Arabic, Chinese, Greek, Italian, Polish, Spanish
Emotions and Cognition
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For many people, dealing effectively with cognitive or emotional challenges will require significant life changes. The key lies in understanding…
ORGANISATION:
MSIF
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English, German, Italian, Spanish
Videos and webinars
Breathing and relaxation yoga exercises for MS
Videos and webinars
This is an easy to follow practice of yoga breathing and relaxation exercises, led by Laura, a yoga teacher who…
ORGANISATION:
UK MS Society
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English Managing stress webinar
Videos and webinars
Stress is something that many people experience, in varying levels. Having the tools to manage stress is important. In this…
ORGANISATION:
MS Ireland
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English Yoga meditation for self-care by MSSI
Videos and webinars
In this video, made by the Multiple Sclerosis Society of India (MSSI) for World MS Day, you will be guided…
ORGANISATION:
Multiple Sclerosis Society of India
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English, Spanish Ask an MS expert: Mood and Cognition
Videos and webinars
Changes in mood and cognitive function are two of the most common symptoms of multiple sclerosis. Dr. Meghan Beier, a…
ORGANISATION:
National MS Society USA
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English Ask an MS expert: Addressing the challenges of MS through resilience
Videos and webinars
This week’s Ask an MS Expert webinar will discuss the secret to not just coping with MS, but thriving with…
ORGANISATION:
National MS Society USA
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English Mindfulness video series (3)
Videos and webinars
Stress, anxiety, negative thoughts that sometimes crowd our minds and multiple sclerosis to manage. Mindfulness is a relaxation technique that…
ORGANISATION:
Associazione Italiana Sclerosi Multipla
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Italian Mindfulness video series (2)
Videos and webinars
Stress, anxiety, negative thoughts that sometimes crowd our minds and multiple sclerosis to manage. Mindfulness is a relaxation technique that…
ORGANISATION:
Associazione Italiana Sclerosi Multipla
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Italian Mindfulness video series (1)
Videos and webinars
Stress, anxiety, negative thoughts that sometimes crowd our minds and multiple sclerosis to manage. Mindfulness is not a bad word,…
ORGANISATION:
Associazione Italiana Sclerosi Multipla
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Italian Relaxation session for people with MS
Videos and webinars
For people with MS research indicates that practicing relaxation techniques can be beneficial in reducing fatigue and improving mood. However, to enjoy…
ORGANISATION:
Esclerosis Múltiple España
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Spanish How to deal with coronavirus and stress
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In this video by Polskie Towarzystwo Stwardnienia Rozsianego (Polish MS Society), their psychologist and psychotherapist Agata Wiśniewska talks about how…
ORGANISATION:
Polskie Towarzystwo Stwardnienia Rozsianego
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Polish Psychology consultation part 4: Q & A
Videos and webinars
In this final video of the consultation series Dr Carolina Trindade answers some questions from people with MS. Covering a…
ORGANISATION:
Sociedade Portuguesa de Esclerose Múltipla
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Portuguese Psychology consultation part 3: Managing our inner voice
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In the third episode of the series on our emotional mind-set Dr Carolina Trindade talks about the pressures we put…
ORGANISATION:
Sociedade Portuguesa de Esclerose Múltipla
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Portuguese Psychology consultation part 2: Understanding and managing emotions
Videos and webinars
In this video Dr Carolina Trindade addresses our day to day emotional experiences. She highlights two negative trends about how we…
ORGANISATION:
Sociedade Portuguesa de Esclerose Múltipla
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Portuguese Psychology consultation part 1: Understanding the brain and our emotions
Videos and webinars
To speak about our emotional intelligence we must first understand how our brain and nervous system is connected with our…
ORGANISATION:
Sociedade Portuguesa de Esclerose Múltipla
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Portuguese MS Explained to children: When a children help take care of their parent
Videos and webinars
If a parent is diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS), the children are emotionally involved. Within the affected families, children very…
ORGANISATION:
Schweizerische Multiple Sklerose Gesellschaft
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French, Italian, German Mindfulness
Videos and webinars
This is a video on Mindfulness, launched by the Polskie Towarzystwo Stwardnienia Rozsianego for World MS Day 2020 and subtitled…
ORGANISATION:
Polskie Towarzystwo Stwardnienia Rozsianego
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Polish, English From a Loved One’s Perspective: Depression (Common Symptom of MS)
Videos and webinars
Depression is one of the most common symptoms of multiple sclerosis. Partners and family members of MS can also experience…
ORGANISATION:
National MS Society USA
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English Resilience (Video) – Addressing the Challenges of MS
Videos and webinars
Many people living with chronic diseases, including multiple sclerosis (MS), have learned that practicing behaviours that promote resilience is the…
ORGANISATION:
MS Society of Canada, National MS Society USA
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English Mood changes in MS (Video)
Videos and webinars
This video by the National MS Society USA and the MS Society of Canada explores why and how people with multiple…
ORGANISATION:
MS Society of Canada, National MS Society USA
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English, Spanish Coping with Uncertainty of COVID-19
Videos and webinars
This session gives practical advice and resilience strategies for coping with uncertainty, with a focus on the impact of COVID-19…
ORGANISATION:
National MS Society USA
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English Sex life and MS
Videos and webinars
Sex and intimacy can be challenging topics to talk about, even though they’re common for people with and without MS.…
ORGANISATION:
Associazione Italiana Sclerosi Multipla, MSIF
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English, Arabic, Czech, French, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish, Finnish, Icelandic Low self-esteem and MS
Videos and webinars
Having MS can affect self-esteem. There may be times when it’s difficult to do everything a person is used to…
ORGANISATION:
MSIF
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English, Arabic, Dutch, Hebrew, Hindi, Polish, Portuguese, Punjabi, Russian, Spanish, Telugu, Urdu 