MS Head Start is a video series hosted by multiple sclerosis (MS) advocate Damian Washington, designed to help people newly diagnosed with MS through the first steps of their journey. Follow along with Damian as he discusses different aspects of MS management and daily life in each video.
Coping with MS and mental health: Video 6 with Damian Washington
Dealing with multiple sclerosis (MS) on a daily basis can be a struggle and it can take a toll on your mental health. In this week’s video, Damian Washington discusses what it’s like to look fine on the outside but to not feel OK on the inside.
In our companion article, psychologist Amy MB Sullivan answers some of the MS community’s questions on managing mental health and MS. She advises open communication and being able to express emotions and thoughts as coping strategies, among others. Watch the video and check out the companion article below.
About Damian Washington
Damian, who lives in Los Angeles, was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2017. As an MS advocate, Washington uses his YouTube channel, NoStressMS, which has more than 6,000 subscribers, to educate and raise awareness about life with MS. He also provides his insight into the patient experience to pharmaceutical companies. Damian often says, “MS is a terrible way to meet wonderful people.”
Expert Voices: Caring for mental health with multiple sclerosis
In this installment of our “Expert Voices” series, Multiple Sclerosis News Today asked psychologist Amy MB Sullivan to answer some of your questions related to implementing integrative medicine in multiple sclerosis care. Sullivan is…
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