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Depressive Illness in Multiple Sclerosis

Clinical and Theoretical Aspects of the Association

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  02 January 2018

G. E. Berrios  and
J. I. Quemada
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Abstract

The present state of knowledge of the possible relationship between depressive illness and multiple sclerosis is described. Problems of the research methodology are identified and suggestions made for useful areas of inquiry.

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Review Article
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The British Journal of Psychiatry , Volume 156 , Issue 1 , January 1990 , pp. 10 - 16
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Copyright © The Royal College of Psychiatrists 

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