Patients living with hereditary spinocerebellar ataxia face a meaningful risk of depression. This protocol addresses the assessment and management of depression as a co-occurring condition in this population.
Patients with hereditary spinocerebellar ataxia, as with other neurological conditions, are susceptible to depression. Recognising and addressing depressed mood in this context is an important part of comprehensive care.
In this scenario, depression can be approached at the primary care level. The treatment protocol draws on a combination of therapeutic modalities — the full selection criteria and sequencing are detailed in the structured regimen.