Symptoms of Depression and Anxiety After the Disclosure of the Diagnosis of Alzheimer Disease

Conclusions:
The disclosure of AD is safe in most cases and may improve anxiety. Symptoms of depression and anxiety worsen only in a minority of patients. The fear of depression or catastrophic reaction should not prevent clinicians to disclose the diagnosis of AD.

Source: Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry and Neurology - October 30, 2014 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Authors: Mormont, E., Jamart, J., Jacques, D. Tags: Articles Source Type: research