Ask the Expert About Mental Wellbeing

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Managing Your Mental Wellbeing

With Psychologist, Dr. Moon (10 Minutes)
An informative Q&A video that answers common questions kidney patients have about anxiety and depression.

We are pleased to present a video that answers common questions kidney patients have about anxiety and depression and how to take care of their mental health. Psychologist, Dr. Moon, addresses these conditions, with a special focus on what this means for kidney patients. These Q&As were taped and aired as part of the Kidney Foundation’s kidney health TV show, PLUGGED IN TV show. We thought you might be interested to see part of her interview here, on the Kidney Wellness Hub as the information is relevant today in our very challenging world.

Topics covered, include:

  • How are kidney patients impacted by mental health challenges? 

  • How common are mental health issues among kidney patients?

  • How to tell the difference between a normal reaction to stress and a mental health issue? 

  • What are some common tips to help cope/boost mental health?

  • What are some supports, treatments and resources available?