ALS patients and caregivers face mental health struggles due to the neurodegenerative disease.
The Emmetsburg Reporter Democrat article reveals the mental health struggles faced by Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) patients and their caregivers. A neurodegenerative disease with no cure, ALS leads to muscle weakness and loss of function, causing significant mental health impacts such as depression. Coping strategies include maintaining healthy daily habits, open communication, and participation in support groups.
March 20, 2024
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