Dr. Sally Shaw, a psychologist with extensive experience in helping families of teenagers with MS, provides expert guidance on the unique challenges parents face. In this series, Dr. Sally Shaw and a parent of a teen with MS discuss the challenges that parents may face if their teen has been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis.
Dr. Sally Shaw is a psychologist and head of Focussed Health Psychology in Melbourne. She specialises in supporting people diagnosed with chronic conditions like multiple sclerosis.
Social media can be valuable to connect with others, seek validation for your concerns and help reduce feelings of loneliness and isolation. It can also be a source of support, information and a way to share your experiences.
Burnout is generally viewed as a state of emotional, physical and mental exhaustion caused by excessive stress. When experiencing burnout, you might find it difficult to engage in activities you typically enjoy, or you may disconnect from the things that are important to you.
Join Shannan as she shares her valuable insight into being a teenager with MS. Shannan shares her tips on juggling MS and being a teenager; from telling her friends about her diagnosis to managing her studies.
