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Depressive Symptoms in Friedreich Ataxia

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About the Course

Friedreich ataxia is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by symptoms such as progressive gait and limb ataxia, weakness, reflex and deep sensory loss, and skeletal deformations. Although depression is well known to negatively impact quality of life and disease progression, few studies have examined its role in Friedreich ataxia. This study addresses this deficit by assessing the relationship between depressive symptoms and the slowing of information processing speed in addition to other clinical variables.

This course is based on the article,Depressive Symptoms in Friedreich Ataxia created by Antonieta Nieto, PhD in 2017.

Publication Date:

Intl Journal of Clinical and Health Psychology, 18(1) 2017

Course Material Author

Antonieta Nieto, PhD
Dr. Nieto is a Professor at Universidad de La Laguna, Spain. He has done extensive research on cognitive neuroscience and related field and has had his work published in multiple peer reviewed journals.

Antonieta Nieto, PhD authored the material only, and was not involved in creating this CE course. They are identified here for your own evaluation of the relevancy of the material this course is based on.

Course Creator

Jennifer Henderson
Dr. Henderson completed her PhD in clinical psychology at the Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences in Bethesda MD, and my internship at Wilford Hall Ambulatory Medical Center in San Antonio TX. She is am an integrative therapist who focuses on brief, positive, solutions-focused therapy and is experienced in treating a variety of mental health concerns-- depression, anxiety, stress, grief, trauma, parenting concerns, and more. She is currently practicing in Alaska.

Recommended For:

Counselors, marriage and family therapists, psychologists and social workers. It is appropriate for participants’ whose knowledge is intermediate or above.

Course Objectives:

After taking this course, you should be able to:

  1. Discuss the clinical characteristics of Friedreich ataxia.
  2. Discuss the research examining depression in those diagnosed with Friedreich ataxia.
  3. Identify the salient results and limitations of the present study.

Disclosure to Learners

Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships

CE Learning Systems adheres to the ACCME's Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Medical Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity – including faculty, planners, reviewers, or others ― are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (formerly known as commercial interests).

The following relevant financial relationships have been disclosed by this activity's planners, faculty, and the reviewer:

Planners and Reviewers

The planners of this activity have reported that they have no relevant financial relationships.

Faculty: Jennifer Henderson

None to report

Commercial support

There is no commercial support for this distance-learning course.

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