Dealing With Psychological Distress

Dealing With Psychological Distress

Author: Thalassaemia International Federation June 14, 2022 Duration: 32:08

Welcome to the first episode of Thalassaemia Champions: The Mental Health Sessions.

Hosts George Constantinou, TIF Board Member, and Expert Thalassaemia Patient, and Maria Hadjidemetriou, Cooley's Anemia Foundation (CAF) Board Member and Member of TIF's Patient Advocate Group (TPAG), will be delving deeper into the psychological distress patients with thalassaemia of all ages often experience. Guest speakers, Dr Michael Angastiniotis, TIF Medical Advisor, and Dr Kathleen Durst, Clinical Social Worker, CAF, offer unique insights and practical advice to help listeners escape negative thought cycles and reduce their anxiety.

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Living with a chronic condition like transfusion-dependent thalassaemia involves far more than managing physical symptoms; it's a journey that deeply touches emotional and psychological well-being. Thalassaemia Champions: The Mental Health Sessions creates a dedicated space to explore that often unspoken dimension. Produced by the Thalassaemia International Federation, this podcast moves beyond clinical facts to host genuine conversations about the mental health challenges faced by patients, their families, and caregivers. Each episode unfolds through open dialogue, bringing together the lived experience of thalassaemia advocates with the professional insights of mental health experts. You'll hear personal stories that resonate with the realities of daily life, discussions on coping with anxiety, building resilience, and navigating relationships, all within the context of this specific health journey. The series aims to foster understanding, reduce stigma, and offer a sense of shared community. By tuning in, you become part of a broader conversation that affirms you are not alone, providing both practical perspectives and emotional support through the voices of those who truly understand. This is a podcast built on authenticity, designed to champion the whole person behind the diagnosis.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 12

Thalassaemia Champions: The Mental Health Sessions
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