Impact of depression on coping strategies in multiple sclerosis patients

Objective: This study was designed to evaluate the differences between people with MS and the general population in their coping styles and their psychological adjustment to examine the impact of coping styles on levels of depression in MS patients. Material and Methods A sample comprised of 63 patients with SM and 49 individuals drawn from the general population, who did not have MS was evaluated with COPE and BDI. Results: We found a statistically significant difference between the mean scores of coping strategies in the MS patients and the healthy subjects. Conclusion: In comparison with control group and the MS patients without depression, MS patients with depression used more emotion coping and maladaptative coping strategies.