PSYCH 043: Neuropsychiatric Aspects of Neuromuscular Diseases
Neuromuscular diseases are often defined by their effects on muscle strength and function. Yet their impact extends far beyond the physical domain, shaping cognition, emotion, behaviour, and identity. This chapter explores the neuropsychiatric dimensions of conditions affecting the peripheral nervous system and muscle.
In this episode, we examine how diseases such as motor neurone disease, muscular dystrophies, and other neuromuscular conditions influence mental life. Some effects arise directly from neurological involvement, including cognitive and behavioural changes seen in certain…
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