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Sally Shaw, Psychologist was diagnosed with MS in 2001 when completing her studies in psychology. Her doctoral thesis focussed on understanding how people with multiple sclerosis deal with the first 12 months after diagnosis. 

Sally joined us for Newly Diagnosed Day, and gave an insightful talk sharing useful strategies on navigating an MS diagnosis.

 

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Video Summary

  • Duration – 45 minutes
  • Struggling with self identity
  • Navigating uncertain times
  • Communications and honesty
  • Stress and self management and strategies to help
  • Health and wellness framework
  • Realistic optimism
  • Postive adaptive and maladaptive coping strategies
  • Key components of mental health
  • Resources available

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