Developed by psychologists, and supported by the UK’s pulmonary hyeprtension association, PHA UK, this four-week programme consists of a series of workbooks based on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), to help patients change their thinking habits and behaviours. Find our more at this link on the PHA UK website
The Alliance for Pulmonary Hypertension has released its first ten “PEP Talks” – part of the peer-to-peer patient educational video series launched in May. The name is a fun play on our “Patients Empowering Patients” program, and these short videos share practical insights from the people who really get it – fellow patients and caregivers.
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This week (12th-18th May) is Mental Health Awareness Week in the UK. Over the years the UK pulmonary hypertension association, PHA UK, has built up a range of services and resources to help patients that are struggling with anxiety, depression, or general mental wellbeing, you can find all the details at here.
Colleen Brunetti started her career as a teacher, but after her pulmonary hypertension diagnosis was forced to leave this field. She began a journey to re-invent herself implementing a holistic lifestyle and went on to become a certified health coach. In her book “Defining the new normal: A guide to becoming more than your diagnosis”
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
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:
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
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
