Mental Health and MS

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Mental Health and Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a free online course that aims to enhance understanding of mental health and its interaction with anxiety, depression and MS.

The course consists of three modules. On successful completion you will be able to:

  • Explain what mental health is and how it differs from mental illness
  • Describe the symptoms and early signs of anxiety and depression
  • Explain the relationship between MS and anxiety and depression
  • Describe some strategies for improving or maintaining mental health.

This course was developed by the MS Research FlagshipMenzies Institute for Medical Research at the University of Tasmania in collaboration with the MS community and the Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre. Funding for the course development has been provided by the Australian Government.