Health Conditions

Dealing with a chronic illness can take a major toll on mental health. This blog post provides tips for acknowledging emotions, practicing self-compassion, maintaining social connections, pursuing enjoyable activities, seeking professional help, managing stress, and joining support groups in order to cultivate emotional resilience when faced with the challenges of living with a chronic condition.

October is Spina Bifida Awareness Month – a month dedicated to raising awareness and increasing support and resources for adults and children living with Spina Bifida – a common birth defect affecting approximately 1,427 babies in the United States each year.

September is National SCI Awareness Month. According to the National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center, approximately 18,000 Americans get spinal cord injuries each year.