Helping teens navigate a parent's diagnosis
Nicola Palfrey, clinical psychologist at headspace National shares her expert insights on talking to teens about chronic illness, and how to approach these conversations with sensitivity and efficacy.
It’s not always easy to know what to say to someone to support them, or even how to ask for help yourself. Keeping the lines of communication open between your person with MS, and your own support network is really important. There are resources available to help you to open up conversations at work, with mates, or with children and communicate effectively and meaningfully.
Talking about MS
Knowing what to do and say at the time when a family member or friend has been diagnosed with MS doesn’t come easily to everyone.
Carers Stories
Carer experiences can take many different forms. Hear from four carers in our community about providing support and care for a family member living with MS.
Parenting and MS – raising happy children
Deciding when and how to speak with children about MS can be a complex and daunting task. Here are some strategies that can help.
Connecting with your mates
This podcast discusses importance of staying connected with friends and how to stop letting things get in the way of catching up with your mates.
Social media engagement
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.
