Understanding the Interplay: Pulmonary Hypertension and Mental Well-Being on World Mental Health Day 2023, October 10

Today, on ‘World Mental Health Day’, an international day dedicated to global mental health education, awareness, and advocacy against social stigma, it’s important to recognize the profound impact of conditions like pulmonary hypertension. Beyond the physical limitations, individuals grapple with uncertainty about the future, potential challenges in continuing their careers, the necessity of regular medical […]

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The Pulmonary Hypertension Association UK conducted a study evaluating a self-help programme for patients who live with emotional difficulties, August 26, 2023

Are you currently grappling with pulmonary hypertension and finding that it’s impacting your emotional well-being, possibly leading to feelings of low mood or depression? The Pulmonary Hypertension Association UK has partnered with researchers at the University of Cardiff and Nottingham Trent University to conduct a study evaluating a new self-help programme for pulmonary hypertension patients who live

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Interesting articles of “Advances in PH”, including on mental health, the role of caregivers and the use of wearables in pulmonary hypertension, August 21, 2023

Advances in Pulmonary Hypertension is the USA Pulmonary Hypertension Association‘s quarterly medical journal, directed by an editorial board of renowned experts with the oversight of PHA’s Scientific Leadership Council. The latest edition, Vol.22, N°2, 2023, features many interesting articles. Topics covered include: Full text of this edition of Advances in Pulmonary Hypertension is available at this link

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The UK Pulmonary Hypertension Association (PHA UK)’s new trial will test effectiveness of self-help programme for pulmonary hypertension patients with depression

The PHA UK has partnered with psychology researchers from Cardiff University and Nottingham Trent University to conduct a study on a new self-help program for individuals with pulmonary hypertension to manage depression. The study aims to test the effectiveness of a series of self-help booklets and eventually make the program widely available. Learn more at

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This week is “European Mental Health Week”. Take a moment to explore the resources available on this platform to help patients navigate the challenges of living with pulmonary hypertension

European Mental Health Week is a pan-European initiative that aims to raise awareness about the importance of mental health in our everyday lives. Set up and run by Europe’s largest independent mental health NGO Mental Health Europe (MHE), the fourth edition will take place from 22 May until 28 May 2023. Pulmonary hypertension has a significant impact on the lives

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The UK’s Pulmonary Hypertension Association, PHA UK, offers an e-support service to patients, family members and caregivers

As not everyone is comfortable talking on the phone the PHA UK has set up an e-support online service to assist with emotional wellbeing, practical queries and problem-solving, signposting and connections. Contact the PHA UK at support@phauk.org

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The UK’s Pulmonary Hypertension Association (PHA UK)’s “Listening Line support service” offers dedicated time with a pulmonary hypertension professional to talk about mental wellbeing

The PHA Uk’s Listening Line support service offers its members and families dedicated time with a pulmonary hypertension professional to talk through concerns about mental wellbeing. Weekly appointments last for 45 minutes and are available in blocks of six. Read more and book an appointment at this link on the PHA UK website

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PHA UK’s “sister” website, phocusonlifestyle.org, is addressed at patients and caregivers and houses a wealth of support resources and pulmonary hypertension patient stories

http://www.phocusonlifestyle.org is the “sister” website to that of the UK Pulmonary Hypertension, PHA UK. It is aimed at patients and peers supporting each other through stories. It also houses written resources covering a very wide range of issues related to living with pulmonary hypertension including:

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Emotional wellness handbook for pulmonary hypertension patients, developed by the Pulmonary Hypertension Association Canada, PHA Canada

PHA Canada has developed a “Wellness Wheel”, a tool that can help patients to identify the things that you need to do to stay balanced in these critical areas of life: mental, emotional, physical, environmental, spiritual, recreational and social. This personal assessment tool will allow patients to reflect on each of these areas of their

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Can self-compassion help us better understand the impact of pulmonary hypertension on those with the condition and their carers? A cross-sectional analysis, Pulmonary Circulation, March 6, 2023

A study titled “Can self-compassion help us better understand the impact of pulmonary hypertension on those with the condition and their carers? A cross-sectional analysis” was recently published on Pulmonary Circulation. It was conducted on adults with pulmonary hypertension (n = 65) and caregivers (n = 29), who completed self-report measures on demographic and clinical factors, anxiety, depression, self-compassion,

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Team PHenomenal Hope launches a new pulmonary hypertension educational website, “Learn Live Breathe PH”, on Rare Disease Day, February 28, 2023

Nonprofit Team PHenomenal Hope launched its new educational website “Learn Live Breathe PH” on Rare Disease Day, February 28, 2023. Written by experts in the field the platform was created to help pulmonary hypertension patients navigate the complexities of living with this chronic illness and feel empowered by relevant, scientific information. The website provides guidance

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“Overcoming Worry & Anxiety”, a free self help programme developed by the Pulmonary Hypertension Association UK (PHA UK)

This free four-week self-help programme, developed by Pulmonary Hypertension Association UK (PHA UK),consists of a series of workbooks based on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), to help take control of problematic worry and anxiety. The programme has been developed with a team of clinical psychologists specifically for people with pulmonary hypertension, and has been tried and

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“Prevalence of mental disorders and impact on quality of life in patients with pulmonary arteriaI hypertension”, Frontiers in Psychiatry

Three patient representatives (Ralf Schmiedel, Pisana Ferrari, Hans-Dieter Kulla) contributed to the study and article. The first two are patients having undergone lung transplant, Mr Kulla is the President of ph e.v., German PH association. The other authors are Karen M. Olsson, Tanja Meltendorf, Manuel J Richter, Jan Fuge, Jan Christopher Kamp, Da-Hee Park, Henning

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