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Anxiety disorders are three times more common in MS than in the general population. Anxiety has been linked to decreased social interaction, increased risk of excessive alcohol use, increased levels of pain and may even impact cognitive skills such as how fast your brain processes information.(1)

Depression in its various forms is one of the most common symptoms of multiple sclerosis. In fact, studies have suggested that clinical depression—the most severe form—is more frequent among people with MS than it is in the general population or in many other chronic illnesses. Depression is equally common in other immune-mediated, neuroinflammatory diseases (such as rheumatoid arthritis and inflammatory bowel disease) suggesting that inflammation is a contributing factor to depression in these conditions.(2)

'Maybe I’m like a swan. I look calm and serene on the surface, but my legs are peddling away underneath. In my case, I look disheveled, but my mind is racing, trying to problem solve, trying to cope' Grace Kavanagh

NUI Galway invite you to take part in a study focusing on the experiences of dating and romantic relationships for Irish adults living with MS. This study may provide useful information for health professionals when working with adults living with MS. 

Targeting innate immune mechanisms to promote myelin regeneration in MS

This week Mary Devereux shares her thoughts on how MS, the Leaving Cert and Covid-19 are alike!

This week Joan Jordan talks about World MS Day, a blackbird and the soundings poetry book!