Term ID: T2347

Huntington's Disease Psychology

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The psychological aspects of a hereditary neurodegenerative disorder including cognitive changes, emotional symptoms, behavioral problems, and family impact.
Example: Progressive deterioration in executive function, personality changes, depression, and family stress related to genetic testing, caregiving, and anticipating disease progression.

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Reference: Paulsen et al. (2001)