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MSAA Booklet on Depression

Understanding and Treating Depression in Multiple Sclerosis is the most recent publication produced by the Multiple Sclerosis Association of America (MSAA). The booklet serves as a resource on depression for both patients and families affected by multiple sclerosis (MS). Author Allison Shadday, LCSW, who has MS, provides an in-depth understanding of depression in MS and focuses on such topics as the hidden symptoms of depression; warning signs; treatment options; and tips for fighting the effects of depression.