Indie Dhariwal, Wellbeing Facilitator at Living Well Taking Control
Living with a chronic condition puts huge pressure on both the body and mind. Not only can it prevent patients from doing activities they used to enjoy, but in many cases, patients suffer psychological distress. Considering how difficult and disabling chronic conditions can be, it’s no surprise that people with these conditions are two to three times more likely than the general population to suffer from depression.
Chronic conditions don’t just affect a small part of the population. READ FULL ARTICLE: http://www.nationalhealthexecutive.com/News/how-to-help-patients-manage-the-psychology-of-chronic-conditions/248757