Chronic Illness
- Living with the physical effects of the illness
- Seeking or undergoing treatment
- Communicating with doctors
- Maintaining confidence and a positive self-image
- Maintaining emotional balance
- Occasionally, a loss of a previous way of life
- Changes to mobility
- Changes to independence
- Changes to ability to work
How is chronic illness treated psychologically?
Speaking to a mental health professional can help individuals with a chronic illness learn to manage
stress and learn effective strategies to cope with their illness as well as how they are feeling.
If you or someone you know is having difficulty coping with chronic illness, reach out to us to see how we can help.