In October 2023, we co-hosted two workshops for youth and young adults with rheumatic diseases with Take a Pain Check Foundation. 

 

 

The first workshop was held on October 14, 2023 and participants learned from rheumatologist, Dr. Andrea Knight, as she shared the latest research and clinical findings about the impact of rheumatic diseases on youth and young adults mental health. This presentation was followed by psychologist, Dr. Katie Birnie, who shared their knowledge and valuable tools about managing mental health and identifying coping strategies. 

 

 

The second workshop was held on October 28, 2023 and participants learned from Social Services Worker, Pamela Jarvis, who provided insights on options, opportunities and methods to help navigate getting help. After her presentation, there was an interactive panel where experiences and perspectives were shared by young adults with lived experience (Navya Juneja, Brookie Zarb), an adult with lived experience (Amanda Swartz) and a parent of a child living with a rare rheumatic disease (Chris Kinchlea). 

 

 

 

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