Episode 2: Can you see my pain? Living with Fibromyalgia and Lupus
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July is Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month was established in 2008. Each year millions of Americans face the reality of living with a mental health condition, but the correlation between chronic pain and mental health is often a conversation that we don't have concerning the two topics. According to Mayo Clinic, Chronic pain and mental health disorders are common in the general population, and epidemiological studies suggest a bidirectional relationship exists between these two conditions. Join us for a conversation with Dyyone Alberty and Linda Lewis Thomas, who will share their stories about living with the chronic pain of Fibromyalgia and Lupus. Not only will you hear their struggles but also their triumphs and tips on how you can assist persons with these debilitating illnesses.
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