Suicidal ideation, anxiety, and depression in patients with multiple sclerosis

ABSTRACT Psychiatric disorders frequently occur in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS); however, limited reports are available on these comorbidities. We aimed to investigate the relationships among MS, anxiety, depression, and suicidal ideation. Methods: One hundred and thirty two patients with relapsing-remitting MS were evaluated using the Expanded Disability Status Scale, Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II), Beck Scale for Suicide Ideation (BSI), and Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale. Results: A hierarchical regression analysis was performed to evaluate the variables. The regression equation significantly predicted the BSI score (R2 = 0.306; adjusted R2 = 0.273; F (9, 125) = 9.18; p < 0.0005), and the BDI-II score was the only variable that contributed significantly to this model (p < 0.0005). Conclusions: A high prevalence of depression and anxiety, and a higher rate of suicidal ideation were identified in MS patients compared to the general population. The presence of depressive symptoms appeared to have a direct influence on the risk of suicide.

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Main Authors:	Tauil,Carlos Bernardo, Grippe,Talyta Cortez, Dias,Ronaldo Maciel, Dias-Carneiro,Rafael Paternò Castello, Carneiro,Narel Moita, Aguilar,Ana Carolina Rodrigues, Silva,Flávia Martins da, Bezerra,Felipe, Almeida,Leonardo Kenzo de, Massarente,Vitoria Lana, Giovannelli,Elaine de Carvalho, Tilbery,Charles Peter, Brandão,Carlos Otávio, Santos,Leonilda Maria B, Santos-Neto,Leopoldo dos
Format:	Digital revista
Language:	English
Published:	Academia Brasileira de Neurologia - ABNEURO 2018
Online Access:	http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0004-282X2018000500296
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