Learning Resources For Coping With Illness: How To Put Yourself in Control

Learning Resources For Coping With Illness: How To Put Yourself in Control

Author: Thalassaemia International Federation August 23, 2022 Duration: 22:59

Every individual has faced the rocky emotional terrain that a chronic illness, such as thalassaemia major, inevitably brings. In the 3rd and final segment of the ‘Thalassaemia Champions – Mental Health Series’ podcast, the audience’s questions are used to instigate dialogue among our hosts and guests and help shed light onto useful strategies that could help listeners put themselves in control over disease-related issues and situations.


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
Podcast Episodes
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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)…