This year’s CF Week is all about how, as a community, we won’t stop: whether that’s researching for ground-breaking discoveries, supporting the physical and mental challenges of cystic fibrosis (CF), or helping people with CF live a fulfilled life. Here, 29-year-old Rachel, aPsychological Wellbeing Practitioner and Teaching Fellow in Psychology at Ulster University, Northern Ireland, shares her experiences of growing up with CF, the importance of wellbeing and her tips for finding balance in life.
Dr Samantha Phillips, co-chair of the CF psychology and social work committee, writes an open letter on behalf of the committee to people with cystic fibrosis (CF) about how they can manage their anxiety around coronavirus (COVID-19) during this difficult time.
The Trust is dedicated to supporting our community to manage the emotional and psychological pressures of cystic fibrosis (CF). You can find further information on managing your own mental health or how to support others here.
Consultant clinical psychologist Helen Oxley and principal clinical psychologist Rachel Massey-Chase highlight the work of CF psychologists and the importance of Cystic Fibrosis Trust’s new guidelines.
Our body image booklet features people with cystic fibrosis discussing how they feel about their own bodies and how they have dealt with body image challenges.
