Investigating depression in multiple sclerosis

An Italian Delphi consensus on clinical manifestations, diagnosis and treatment

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ID15520031
AuthorsAntonio Bruno (0000-0002-8789-1680, Istituto Neurologico Mediterraneo), Ettore Dolcetti (0000-0002-4594-4895, Istituto Neurologico Mediterraneo), Pietro Annovazzi (0000-0003-0279-0707, Associazione Italiana Sclerosi Multipla), Marinella Clerico (0000-0002-8304-3190, 5T Torino (Italy)), Eleonora Cocco (0000-0002-3878-8820, University of Cagliari), Antonella Conte (0000-0002-6338-2961, Istituto Neurologico Mediterraneo), Girolama Alessandra Marfia (0000-0001-5863-7758, University of Rome Tor Vergata, corresponding author), Marco Salvetti (0000-0002-0501-8803, Sapienza University of Rome), Valentina Tomassini (0000-0002-7368-6280), Valentina Torri Clerici (0000-0002-7336-6340, Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Neurologico Carlo Besta), Rocco Totaro (0000-0001-5852-7743), Ferdinando Nicoletti (0000-0003-0917-443X, Sapienza University of Rome), Diego Centonze (0000-0002-8390-8545, University of Rome Tor Vergata, corresponding author)
Year2025
Volume16
Pages1557335-1557335
Publication date2025-06-30
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueFrontiers in Psychiatry (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1664-0640 • E-ISSN: 1664-0640
PublisherFrontiers Media (PUBLISHER • CH)
DOI10.3389/fpsyt.2025.1557335
PMID40661885
OpenAlexW4411829332
LanguageEN
References cited82

This Delphi study highlights the need for tailored diagnostic tools and integrated treatment approaches for managing depression in MS. Further studies are required to refine guidelines for the use of antidepressants and explore the role of disease-modifying therapies (DMTs) in treating depression in this population

Delphi method · Depression (economics · Mood · Population · Psychiatry · Psychological intervention · Clinical Psychology · Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Research · Medicine · Multiple Sclerosis Research Studies · Olfactory and Sensory Function Studies

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