by Jess Brooklyn | May 31, 2023
Key life events and transition periods can have a significant impact on the mental health and wellbeing of those living with a rare disease.47 Receiving a rare disease diagnosis can be devastating and coming to terms with the diagnosis can involve stress, worry and...
by Jess Brooklyn | May 31, 2023
Module 2 has focused on the Australian context for rare disease, and the National Strategic Action Plan for Rare Disease’s action plan for mental health integration into rare disease care, and the benefits of Mental Health First Aid training. This module has...
by Jess Brooklyn | May 31, 2023
This module has explored the impact of living with a rare disease on mental health. This module has covered: People living with rare diseases experience additional stresses and challenges that can impact on their mental health beyond those experienced by others with...
by Jess Brooklyn | May 31, 2023
Mental health and well-being support for people living with a rare disease is not routinely integrated into rare disease care, with people living with a rare disease reporting inadequate or non-existent mental health support.8,38-40 For example, only 47.5% of...
by Jess Brooklyn | May 31, 2023
Course Duration This course is designed to be completed at your own pace. You can save your progress and return as required. Each module in this course should take about 15-30 minutes to complete. Completion of the course in full should take approximately 1-2 hours....
