Valen and Cristen delve into the profound world of emotions surrounding chronic illness. They discuss mental health stigma, the lack of support and resources, and why being proactive with our mental health is so important. You’ll learn insights into how to become an advocate for your emotional wellbeing and strategies for accessing and working with mental health professionals.Hosted by:Valen Keefer - Patient Advocate, Consultant, Educator, Motivational SpeakerCristen Wathen - Licensed Counselor and Associate Professor at Palo Alto Universitywww.valenkeefer.comwww.paloaltou.edu/faculty/cristen-wathen-phd-lcpc-ncc Additional resources:About Kate Bowler: www.katebowler.com/about/American Counseling Association’s “What is Counseling?” : www.counseling.org/mental-health-counseling/what-is-counseling Psychology Today: www.psychologytoday.com/usPKD Foundation’s Resources: www.connect.pkdcure.org/PKD Foundation’s Peer Mentor Program: www.connect.pkdcure.org/p2p-mentoring/This podcast is sponsored by Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc., and is not intended to provide medical advice.

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