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Mental health
source: Sickle Options
year: N/A
summary/abstract:Treatment for depression and anxiety
– Anti-depressants
– Counseling
Individual
Group therapy
– Talk about challenges on managing a chronic illness
Social isolation
Unpredictable painful crisis
Chronic pain
Cognitive dysfunction
Complications
More fatigue than peers
Potential death
Be more active in managing your sickle cell disease
– Health care decision making
– Learn to recognize stressors
– Take control through daily decision-making
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