Individuals with Friedreich ataxia display reduced resilience compared to healthy controls, which is associated with greater levels of depression and anxiety. Resilience remained stable over the disease course but appeared to decline during the COVID-19 pandemic, underlining the importance of strengthening resilience and mental well-being in this population.
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Psychological resilience in patients with Friedreich ataxia: a 6-year longitudinal analysis
Ruth Eumann, Janna Krahe, Imis Dogan, Ana Sofia Costa, Jörg B Schulz, Stella A Lischewski, Kathrin Reetz; FACROSS Study Group.
Psychological resilience in patients with Friedreich ataxia: a 6-year longitudinal analysis.
Neurol Res Pract. 2026 May 19;8(1):40. doi: 10.1186/s42466-026-00499-z. PubMed ID: 42157313
