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Hydrocephalus can be overwhelming and emotionally challenging. It is a chronic condition that requires ongoing management, which has an impact on the emotional and mental well being of the person living with the condition as well as their loved ones. Experiencing periods of sadness, grief, or anxiety due to the uncertainty and challenges of the condition is normal, but if these negative emotions don’t fade, depression and persistent anxiety should be treated. We have resources to help you cope and learn to manage your emotional well-being, which is vital to your overall health.<\/p>\n

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Understanding Anxiety, Depression, and Mental Health in Hydrocephalus<\/h3>\n

Anxiety and depression are common in people living with chronic conditions. Hydrocephalus is no exception. The link between hydrocephalus and mental health is influenced by a combination physical, emotional, and social factors. Explore how hydrocephalus impacts mental health, including anxiety and depression, and discover therapies like CBT and ACT, along with strategies for emotional well-being.<\/p>\n

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How to Say No Without Guilt While Living with Hydrocephalus<\/h3>\n

Living with hydrocephalus? Discover how to set boundaries, say no without guilt, and take control of your health with these empowering tips.<\/p>\n

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Mindfulness for Hydrocephalus: Tools to Manage Stress<\/h3>\n

Mindfulness helps manage stress, improve focus, and build resilience for those with hydrocephalus and caregivers. Learn simple ways to incorporate it daily!<\/p>\n

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Overcoming Emotional Struggles and Building Resilience<\/h3>\n

Living with hydrocephalus presents unique challenges, but emotional health and resilience are key to not just coping, but flourishing despite them.<\/p>\n

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Body Image and Scars: Living with Hydrocephalus<\/h3>\n

Scars from hydrocephalus surgery can impact body image and confidence. This article explores why scars can feel overwhelming and how to rebuild self-acceptance.<\/p>\n

Learn More ><\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\"\"<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMental Health and Hydrocephalus: Building your Resilience Resume<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tfrom Hydrocephalus Association<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\"vimeo-video-thumbnail\"\/\n\t

Mental Health and Hydrocephalus: Building your Resilience Resume<\/h3>\n

Hydrocephalus is often invisible, leaving us to cope with hidden feelings and challenges. Join Katherine McClure, LMSW, MAPP, in our recorded session at the Hydrocephalus Association’s 2023 Virtual Conference on Hydrocephalus, to explore positive psychology and how it can help address these hidden struggles in personal and professional relationships.<\/p>\n

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Anxiety, Depression, and Hydrocephalus in Children and Adolescents<\/h3>\n

This presentation will provide attendees with information and research regarding mood disorders that frequently occur in individuals with hydrocephalus. The discussion will include an emphasis upon incidence, prevention, and individual positive coping\/adjustment. Discussions will also include family experiences of hydrocephalus and adjustment\/coping experiences of parents and siblings of individuals with hydrocephalus.<\/p>\n

Watch Now ><\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\"\"<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAnxiety, Depression and Hydrocephalus in Children and Adolescents<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tfrom Hydrocephalus Association<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\"vimeo-video-thumbnail\"\/\n\t\t\t\t\t\"\"<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAnxiety, Depression and Hydrocephalus in Adults (Not NPH)<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tfrom Hydrocephalus Association<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\"vimeo-video-thumbnail\"\/\n\t

Anxiety, Depression, and Hydrocephalus in Adults and NPH<\/h3>\n

This presentation will provide attendees with information and research regarding mood disorders that frequently occur in individuals with hydrocephalus. The discussion will include an emphasis upon incidence, prevention, and individual positive coping\/adjustment. Discussions will also include family experiences of hydrocephalus and adjustment\/coping experiences of caregivers of individuals with hydrocephalus.<\/p>\n

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The Healthiest You: Finding Balance Through Nutrition and Lifestyle Techniques<\/h3>\nJoin Bethany Holmes, CHHC, in discussing how to find balance through nutrition and lifestyle techniques. This session will focus on self-care and whole-body wellness for healing. Bethany will share her personal story of going through brain surgery and her recovery and healing process. You will learn the importance of eating real foods to fuel your brain and body, giving you the nutrients and energy you need to feel your best. In this session, you will also learn several lifestyle techniques that will help cultivate self-love and appreciation and how to better cope with anxiety and stress. We will also discuss balancing health with social life, work and everyday responsibilities.
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Post-surgical Depression<\/h3>\n

You are on the road to recovery after yet another surgery but suddenly you find yourself unable to focus. One minute you are sitting at your computer working and the next thing you know you are thinking back to being in the hospital and suddenly you are overwhelmed by emotion.<\/p>\n

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How to Reconnect and Trust your Body<\/h3>\n

In this blog, Bethany Holmes, Certified Integrative Health Coach, and Reiki Practitioner discusses how to reconnect, trust, love, and heal your body after trauma.<\/p>\n

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Dereck’s Hydrocephalus Journey: Finding the Silver Lining<\/h3>\n

Discover how Dereck finds silver linings and strength in everyday moments while living with hydrocephalus and overcoming over 500 brain surgeries.<\/p>\n

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