June 2020: Weekly COVID-19 Patient Resources
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Dear Patients, Family Members, and Caregivers:
The outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19) has become stressful for many people. You may find yourself overwhelmed with the amount of information coming out from multiple sources.
IPRO ESRD Network of New York would like to share some important patient education resources that might be helpful for you, your family, friends, caregivers or others in your community.
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June is National Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Month
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Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
is a mental health condition that's triggered by a terrifying event — either experiencing it or witnessing it. Symptoms may include flashbacks, nightmares and severe anxiety, as well as uncontrollable thoughts about the event.
Most people who go through traumatic events may have temporary difficulty adjusting and coping, but with time and good self-care, they usually get better. If the symptoms get worse, last for mo
nths or even years, and interfere with your day-to-day functioning, you may have PTSD.
Post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms may start within one month of a traumatic event, but sometimes symptoms may not appear until years after the event. These symptoms cause significant problems in social or work situations and in relationships. They can also interfere with your ability to go about your normal daily tasks.
PTSD symptoms are generally grouped into four types: intrusive memories, avoidance, negative changes in thinking and mood, and changes in physical and emotional reactions. Symptoms can vary over time or vary from person to person.
- 23.8% of hemodialysis patients reported symptoms consistent with PTSD
- After a natural disaster individuals that receiving hemodialysis have higher vulnerability to PTSD
- Over 20% U.S. Veterans who transitioned to ESRD between 2005-2015 were receiving medication for depression and PTSD. This number has increased to 30%
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Resources:
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IPRO ESRD Network Patient Webinar Series
Staying Connected through Virtual Peer Mentorship
During COVID-19 Pandemic
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The COVID-19 pandemic has created a complex and stressful situation for the ESRD community. As the COVID-19 public health emergency continues to evolve, the country has adopted a variety of ways to limit disease exposure and "flatten the curve". Dialysis facilities have also followed suit by making changes to policies including the restriction of caregivers and the implementation of social distancing.
The ESRD Network and the National Kidney Foundation webinar focused on strategies to help patients/family members, and caregivers to overcome challenges of social isolation and help them stay connected through virtual peer mentorship during COVID-19.
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Mental Health Resources
Combating Social Isolation, Stress, Anxiety, Telehealth and .....More!
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NYC Well
is New York City’s free, confidential support, crisis intervention, and information and referral service for anyone seeking help for mental health and/or substance misuse concerns, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. NYC Well is operated by Vibrant Emotional Health on behalf of the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.
New York City Well provides FREE digital mental health resources for the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Anxiety
- Headspace (in App Library):New Yorkers across the state can access a specially curated collection of science-backed, evidence-based guided meditations, along with at-home mindful workouts, sleep and kids content to help address rising stress and anxiety
- Shine: Resources for anxiety and overall mental health specific to COVID-19
- Calm: Mindfulness app that provides free list of curated meditations specific to COVID-19 via video and audio
- All Mental Health: App with coping and communication skills specific to COVID-19
- Coa: Online therapist-led groups & workshops for anxiety, stress, and connection
- Ginger: Strategies, activities, and articles to help users stay grounded during COVID-19
- Depression
- Litesprite: Clinically-validated mental health video game
- Sanvello: Clinically-validated evidence-based mobile application based on cognitive behavioral therapy (plus content related to other conditions)
- Sleep
- Big Health’s Sleepio: Digital therapeutic for sleep, fully automated yet highly personalized digital sleep improvement program accessible via app and web
- Magellan’s Restore: Digital cognitive behavioral therapy for sleep
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COVID-19 Patient Resources
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COVID-19 and Alcohol Consumption
Facing the COVID-19 (new coronavirus disease) pandemic, the countries of the world must take decisive action to stop the spread of the virus. In these critical circumstances, it is essential that everyone is informed about other health risks and hazards so that they can stay safe and healthy.
Ethyl alcohol (ethanol) is the substance in alcoholic beverages that is responsible for most of the harms that arise from their consumption, irrespective of whether it is consumed in the form of wine, beer, spirits or anything else.
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Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) and COVID-19
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) occurs when microorganisms (such as bacteria and viruses) change after being exposed to antimicrobial drugs. These changes can mean they become resistant to the drugs used to treat them. There are different types of antimicrobials which work against different types of microorganisms, e.g. antibacterials or antibiotics against bacteria, antivirals against viruses, antifungals against fungi, etc. Antibiotic Resistance is caused by the persistent overuse and misuse of antibiotics in human and animal health.
Antibiotics don’t treat or prevent viruses, including the one that causes COVID-19!
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The IPRO ESRD Network of New York team is available to offer you support 24-hours, 7-days a week.
Please call our dedicated COVID-19 Hotlines. Patients: 516-209-5626 or Providers 516-209-5578
to discuss positive cases, concerns/needs, reporting questions, or to request support/resources.
We are also accessible to provide technical assistance or guidance during this public health emergency.
Visit the Network's website for up-to-date information on CMS and CDC guidelines, alerts, educational resources, and stakeholder webinars.
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IPRO ESRD Network of New York
1979 Marcus Avenue, Suite 105, Lake Success, NY 11042
Main:
516-209-5778 |
Fax:
516-326-8929
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