Check out the upcoming webinar, "Addressing the Impacts of Chronic Illness on Mental Health"
January 30, 2023 - Defence Stories
Sadly, there are many Canadians that are living with chronic conditions like cancer, diabetes, or heart disease that require ongoing medical attention and can have an impact on quality of life. The odds are that at some point, we will all be affected either directly or indirectly by chronic illness, and the weight of these illnesses can take a toll on our mental health. This webinar will discuss actionable steps on coping with the psychological effects of chronic illness.
What you will learn:
- The connection between chronic illness and mental health
- The psychological impacts on those with a chronic disease and their support systems
- Coping strategies, ways to build resilience, approaches to manage the stress of change, and methods of finding support
- Ways to support a loved one with a chronic condition
English Session
- Date:
- February 14, 2023
- Time:
- 1300 to 1430 ET
- Speaker:
- Dr. Danielle Petricone-Westwood PhD., C.Psych
French Session
- Date:
- February 15, 2023
- Time:
- 1300 to 1430 ET
- Speaker:
- Dr. Danielle Petricone-Westwood PhD., C.Psych
- Location:
- Virtual (Microsoft TEAMS). A link to the virtual presentation will be provided to registered participants.
- Target Audience:
- All military and public service Defence Team members are invited to attend.
Register now by clicking this link (you are now leaving the Government of Canada website. For internal audiences only)
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