Alpha-1 & Mental Health
When we talk about health, we can’t just focus on lung health, or liver health, or brain health, and not even whole-body health. You have to see the whole person, and make use of the tools and resources that benefit minds and bodies together.
The Alpha-1 Foundation took note of the large number of Alphas and their caregivers who reported challenges with mental health. In particular, over 70% of those who responded to our survey reported they suffered from anxiety and/or depression. We set forth to find tools that might benefit our community.
E-Education Videos
Additional Resources:
- Emotional Responses to Your Illness: Coping with Alpha-1 Lung Disease – AlphaNet Big Fat Reference Guide Please note that you need to be a registered user to be able to access AlphaNet’s Big Fat Reference Guide.
- Mental Health Screeners and resources are also available at Mental Health America (MHA). Taking a mental health screening is a quick and easy way to determine whether you are experiencing symptoms of a mental health condition. Be sure to read and understand the terms of use and agreements of MHA.
