Coping with Mental Health: Medications...Treating mental health conditions with prescription drugs is common. About 16 percent of American adults take medicine for a mental health condition...
Coping With Mental Health: Psychotherapy (Talk Therapy)...Psychotherapy is also known as talk therapy, counseling, or simply therapy. Psychotherapy is used to help with a wide range of mental...
Mental Health Myths and Facts...There are many myths and misconceptions about mental health. Because of the stigma around mental health conditions, it is important to know...
What Is Mental Health?...Mental health is the range of thoughts, emotions, and behaviors that affect your well-being and how you relate to others. Just like...
Diagnosed With Psoriatic Arthritis, Not Once, But Three Times...Lionel Richie’s mom may have been once, twice, three times a lady. But was she once, twice, diagnosed three times with psoriatic...reactionscomments
Rheumatologist and Dermatologist...This article was so on target for me. I recently received direction from my rheumatologist to stop all medications (Enbrel and sulfazalazine)...reactions2comments
Ask the Patient Leaders: The Overlooked Aspects of PsA...You may be familiar with the term “invisible illness.” It’s a common term used to describe chronic conditions that are not outwardly...reactions3comments
Planning with PsA in Mind...If I want to plan a spring break getaway, a summer adventure, or a holiday trip that won’t result in a horrendous...reactionscomments
My PSA Journey....I started getting symptoms around 19, severe joint pain and swelling in my fingers, wrists, knees, and feet. I had psoriasis that...reactions2comments
Trough test...I am on Humira and have been for about 6 months. At my last visit with my doctor, he asked how I...reactions8comments
There has to be a better diagnosis protocol...I had psoriasis on my elbows, ankles, and knees my whole life. Not big patches, but they were there. I started hurting...reactions7comments
Advice for Those Newly Diagnosed With Psoriatic Arthritis...Receiving news of a psoriatic arthritis (PsA) diagnosis can often be jarring. When you get the news, you may not know what...reactionscomments
What Is a Pain Management Specialist? Should I See One?...About 50 million people in the United States live with chronic pain, meaning their pain is long-term. Chronic pain can come and...reactions4comments
Community Views: Psoriatic Arthritis Bumper Stickers...Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) consumes so much of a person's life. In addition to managing chronic pain, doctor's appointments, triggers, and symptoms -...reactions1comment
Athlete Learning to Live with PsA...As a 50-year-old avid cyclist, runner, and hiker that has spent the bulk of my life active, suddenly feeling stiff with joint...reactions13comments
More than 30 years before diagnosis...In 1990, I was attempting to learn how to rock climb. I took a few minor, 6ft falls but landed correctly on...reactions1comment
We Are All in This Together...I find it difficult to spend time in most chronic illness groups. You might think it is because I don’t like being...reactionscomments
When Grief Triggers a Disease Flare...For many years, my psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis were considered mild. Over-the-counter medications worked beautifully. I was very lucky. In fact, I...reactions3comments
Questioning your diagnosis?...I was diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis over 31 years ago. Unlike many others, it didn't take long for me...reactions7comments
What Part of Incurable Don't They Get?...Living with multiple chronic diseases which includes psoriatic arthritis, has brought to light just how ignorant people can be. I am sorry...reactionscomments
