Even without a pandemic, a life with MS can be a lot to deal with. So, many of us will seek help for our mental health at some point.
I know from personal experience how frustrating it is to have to explain exactly what MS is whenever I’m speaking to a new mental health therapist. Which is why I’m delighted that today’s guest is working to educate therapists about psychological difficulties that are specific to a variety of chronic illnesses, including MS.
Dr. Meghan Beier is a psychologist at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine who specializes in MS. Her passion for improving care led her to create Find Empathy, which provides continuing education for mental health professionals on how best to serve patients who live with life-altering illnesses.
Not only will Find Empathy provide learning for health professionals, but it will also help patients to find a provider with expertise in their particular condition. It’s a win-win for everyone!
Topics covered in this episode include:
- Why did Dr. Beier focus on Multiple Sclerosis?
- The particular areas of psychology that can apply to people with MS
- What will be covered on the Find Empathy podcast
- How does Find Empathy help patients and providers?
- Where to go to find out more – Find Empathy
Resources for this episode (clickable links):
- Visit Patients Getting Paid
- If you’re getting value from FUMS, please consider leaving a review wherever you’re listening now
- Help keep FUMS alive at the FUMS Podcast Patreon page – or buy FUMS Merch
- Listen to FUMS episode 087: Let’s Talk About Sex – and MS – with Dr. Fred Foley
- Visit Find Empathy: for patients and health professionals
- Listen to the Find Empathy Podcast
- Connect with Find Empathy on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter
- Visit Dr. Meghan Beier
- Connect with Dr. Beier on LinkedIn and Twitter, and visit the Multiple Sclerosis Rehabilitation Research Program on Facebook
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