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The Psychosocial Impact of Multiple Sclerosis: Cognition, Depression, and Coping

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Presenter: Robert Godsall, Ph.D.

Session Description:
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a chronic and often disabling disease that affects more than 400,000 people in the United States; it not only affects an individual physically, but psychosocially as well. Dr. Robert Godsall, the Coordinator of Neuropsychological services for the Outpatient Clinic at the Shepherd Center, will describe the psychosocial aspects of Multiple Sclerosis. He will discuss the symptoms of common complications including: cognition, depression, and coping. Dr. Godsall will outline treatment options that provide relief in many individuals.

Session Objectives:

  • Describe the emotional and cognitive impact of Multiple Sclerosis on individuals.
  • Identify current treatment options.
  • Identify referral resources available for Multiple Sclerosis patients.
     

Continuing Education Information:

  • Application has been made to Georgia Health Sciences University for 1 hour of AMA PRA Category 1 CME credit.
  • Application has been made to Georgia Southern University, Continuing Education Center, an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Georgia Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation for 1 contact hour continuing nursing education. 
  • Application has been made to Georgia Southern University for 1 hour of credit from the National Association of Social Workers.

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