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The Importance of Mental Health When Living With a Chronic Disease

6/20/2023

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The Importance of Mental Health When Living With a Chronic Disease

This workshop discusses the importance of mental health and how the entire family can be affected when you are dealing with CF. Learn how parents can help their children with mental health, as well as what signs to look for in themselves.

Scroll below video for links to resources and slides!

WORKSHOP DATE:
Thursday, June 15, 2023

GUEST PRESENTER:
Presented by Elizabeth Jorgensen, MSM, LCSW
CF Social Worker
Atrium Health Levine Children's CF Center


Elizabeth Jorgensen currently works as a clinical social worker with Atrium Health Levine Children's Cystic Fibrosis program. Since starting as the CF social worker in 2015 she has started a Family Advisory Board, implemented mental health screening, and helped organize many educational events. Elizabeth obtained her LCSW in May 2018. During the summer of 2020 during the global pandemic she along with the Atrium Health CF psychologist started a virtual support group for CF teens.

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