Living with a chronic illness isn’t just about medical care—it’s about daily management, not a cure. In this episode we talk with CHC experts Tracy Cavaligos, PhD, licensed psychologist and Caroline Gillenson, MS, Clinical Psychology Doctoral intern as we explore the deep connection between chronic illness and mental health, from the emotional toll of ongoing symptoms to the impact on friendships, social life, and academics.

How do young people navigate these challenges while maintaining their well-being? Join us as we discuss strategies for coping, building support systems, and fostering resilience in the face of chronic health conditions.

Resources:

• CHC Online
• CHC’s Catherine T. Harvey Center for Clinical Services
• CHC's Resource Library

Sign up for our Virtual Village email list to receive our latest episodes and recent CHC updates. Visit Voices of Compassion online for full show notes including additional resources. Find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn and visit our YouTube channel for videos. Subscribe and leave us a review wherever you listen! We love to hear from you - email us at podcast@chconline.org.

Santo Rico by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.org/