Neuropsychiatric Symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis

Behavioral Type

Cognitive Type

20-30%

30-40%

Decline General Intelligence

Memory Impairment

Euphoria (25%)

Depression (25-50%)

Personality Changes

Psycotic features

Suicidal

Irritability, Apathy (20-40%)

Agitation,

Anxiety

BMD & Psychosis are twice in person with MS

Slowdown the speed of Information processing

Decrease Attention, Concentration

Management

Depression

Assess for any manic/hypomanic state

Cognitive impairment

Multimodal

Medication

Lifestyle

Occupational Therapy

Psychosis

Antipsychotics, Mood Stabilizers

Prevent Suicide

Antidepressant, CBT