Depressive symptoms are commonly seen in Alzheimer’s disease and are difficult to successfully treat, because it is challenging to distinguish those of clinical depression and those of cognitive deterioration. Both…
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Huntington’s Disease and Risk of Suicide
Certain illnesses carry a high risk for suicidal thoughts and attempts. Huntington’s disease is no exception, but instead is associated with an increased risk for suicidal ideation, attempts and completed…
Frontotemporal Dementia and Risk of Suicide
Recently, a group of Italian researchers examined the risk of suicide among individuals diagnosed with a specific type of frontotemporal dementia called behavioral variant frontotemporal dementia or bvFTD for short.…
Multiple Sclerosis and Risk of Suicide
Research has found an association between depression, suicide and a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis. This neurodegenerative disease causes many physical, emotional, and cognitive problems that negatively impact how a person…
Parkinson’s Disease and Risk for Suicide
Experts indicate that a number of suicidal risk factors exist for individuals diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. Depression is particularly common in people diagnosed with the illness. Around 17% suffer from…
Depression and Neurodegenerative Disorders: Earlier Detection and Better Outcomes
Symptoms of depression are common with chronic illnesses, especially neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and Lew Body disease, vascular dementia, frontotemporal dementia and others. Some individuals will exhibit symptoms early…