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  • Psychiatry
  • Genetics

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  • Huntington's disease (HD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder.
  • While motor symptoms are characteristic, non-motor symptoms like psychiatric, behavioral, and cognitive changes are common and can precede motor onset.
  • These non-motor comorbidities significantly impact patient function and quality of life.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the clinical presentation of psychiatric, behavioral, and cognitive symptoms in Huntington's disease.
  • To discuss current treatment strategies for these non-motor manifestations of HD.
  • To provide guidance for treating psychiatrists managing patients with Huntington's disease.

Main Methods:

  • This is a review article.
  • Literature search on clinical presentation and treatment of non-motor symptoms in Huntington's disease.
  • Synthesis of existing knowledge for clinical application.

Main Results:

  • Psychiatric symptoms (e.g., depression, anxiety, psychosis) are prevalent in HD.
  • Cognitive deficits (e.g., executive dysfunction, memory impairment) are common.
  • Behavioral changes (e.g., apathy, irritability, aggression) frequently occur.

Conclusions:

  • Non-motor symptoms are integral to the Huntington's disease phenotype and require proactive management.
  • Comprehensive assessment and tailored treatment of psychiatric, behavioral, and cognitive symptoms are essential for improving patient outcomes.
  • Psychiatrists play a vital role in the multidisciplinary care of individuals with Huntington's disease.