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Mental health symptoms among those affected by Huntington's disease: A cross‐sectional study

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Although cognitive and motor symptoms of Huntington's disease (HD) are associated with disease progression, the underlying causes of psychological symptoms are not as clearly understood. Recent evidence suggests that some… Click to show full abstract

Although cognitive and motor symptoms of Huntington's disease (HD) are associated with disease progression, the underlying causes of psychological symptoms are not as clearly understood. Recent evidence suggests that some mental health difficulties experienced by people with HD are shared by noncarriers within HD families. Accordingly, there is a need to evaluate potential systemic contributors to HD mental distress, to support meaningful interventions for psychological symptoms in people with HD and affected families.

Keywords: huntington disease; disease; symptoms among; health symptoms; mental health

Journal Title: Brain and Behavior
Year Published: 2023

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