Mental Health & Psoriasis

Make the mind-body connection with info to help you thrive while living with psoriasis.

The Link Between Chronic Pain and Depression: What to Know
The Link Between Chronic Pain and Depression: What to Know
6 Ways to Handle Sick Days When You Have a Chronic Condition
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10 Tips for Coping with Violent and Stressful News
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6 Things Dermatologists Want You to Know About Psoriasis
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5 Ways to Be Kinder to Yourself
5 Ways to Be Kinder to Yourself 7 minutes
How to Care for Your Mental Health When You Have a Chronic Illness
How to Care for Your Mental Health When You Have a Chronic Illness
Feeling Alone in Living with Psoriasis? Here’s What to Do
Feeling Alone in Living with Psoriasis? Here’s What to Do
The Link Between Chronic Pain and Depression: What to Know
The Link Between Chronic Pain and Depression: What to Know
6 Ways to Handle Sick Days When You Have a Chronic Condition
6 Ways to Handle Sick Days When You Have a Chronic Condition
10 Tips for Coping with Violent and Stressful News
10 Tips for Coping with Violent and Stressful News
6 Things Dermatologists Want You to Know About Psoriasis
6 Things Dermatologists Want You to Know About Psoriasis
5 Ways to Be Kinder to Yourself
5 Ways to Be Kinder to Yourself 7 minutes
How to Care for Your Mental Health When You Have a Chronic Illness
How to Care for Your Mental Health When You Have a Chronic Illness
Feeling Alone in Living with Psoriasis? Here’s What to Do
Feeling Alone in Living with Psoriasis? Here’s What to Do

Psoriasis Stories

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Know that you’re not alone. Read others’ experiences living with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis.

What It’s Like to Thrive with Severe Psoriasis
What It’s Like to Thrive with Severe Psoriasis
How One Artist Is Bringing Hope to Others with Psoriasis
How One Artist Is Bringing Hope to Others with Psoriasis
How My Psoriasis Diagnosis Helped Me Release Years of Shame
How My Psoriasis Diagnosis Helped Me Release Years of Shame

Mindfulness

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Quiet your mind and ease stress with this mindfulness advice, curated specifically for people with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis.

Feel Calmer with This Grounding Exercise
Feel Calmer with This Grounding Exercise
How to Decrease Anxiety When You Have Chronic Pain
How to Decrease Anxiety When You Have Chronic Pain
4 Ways to Practice Mindfulness While You Exercise
4 Ways to Practice Mindfulness While You Exercise

Work Life

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Find career tips to help you manage work demands, difficult coworkers, and other stressors while also caring for yourself and your psoriasis.

6 Ways to Handle Sick Days When You Have a Chronic Condition
6 Ways to Handle Sick Days When You Have a Chronic Condition
8 Ways to Keep Your Mind Sharp
8 Ways to Keep Your Mind Sharp
5 Mindfulness Exercises You Can Do at Work to Manage Stress
5 Mindfulness Exercises You Can Do at Work to Manage Stress

Overcoming Negativity

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It’s easy to get wrapped up in negative thoughts, such as jealousy of others who don’t have psoriasis. But there are ways to get out of those cycles of negativity and find more joy and gratitude.

11 Things to Do to Lift Your Mood
11 Things to Do to Lift Your Mood 11 minutes
Feeling Alone in Living with Psoriasis? Here’s What to Do
Feeling Alone in Living with Psoriasis? Here’s What to Do
What Do We Mean When We Talk About Resilience?
What Do We Mean When We Talk About Resilience?

Depression

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You’re not alone. People with psoriasis are at increased risk for depression. Get more information on what to do if you’re dealing with depression.

The Link Between Chronic Pain and Depression: What to Know
The Link Between Chronic Pain and Depression: What to Know
6 Types of Depression—and What You Should Know About Them
6 Types of Depression—and What You Should Know About Them 6 minutes
How to Care for Your Mental Health When You Have a Chronic Illness
How to Care for Your Mental Health When You Have a Chronic Illness

Anxiety

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Anxiety disorders are common in people with psoriasis. This info will help you manage your anxiety or social anxiety to feel freer and happier in your work, relationships, and pastimes.

How to Care for Your Mental Health When You Have a Chronic Illness
How to Care for Your Mental Health When You Have a Chronic Illness
How Psoriasis Affects Mental Health, According to Our Members
How Psoriasis Affects Mental Health, According to Our Members
How to Decrease Anxiety When You Have Chronic Pain
How to Decrease Anxiety When You Have Chronic Pain

Stress

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Not only can stress make psoriasis flare up, but having psoriasis can be stressful. Find tips to manage stress, make each day more enjoyable and reduce symptoms.

9 Ways to Help Prevent a Psoriasis Flare
9 Ways to Help Prevent a Psoriasis Flare
Inflammatory Bowel Disease: 8 Ways to Manage IBD Symptoms
Inflammatory Bowel Disease: 8 Ways to Manage IBD Symptoms
Protect Your Peace from Modern Stressors
Protect Your Peace from Modern Stressors