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See Psoriasis: look deeper: recognising the life impact of psoriasis
- Author:
- MENTAL HEALTH FOUNDATION
- Publisher:
- Mental Health Foundation
- Publication year:
- 2012
- Pagination:
- 12p.
- Place of publication:
- London
The Psoriasis Association and the Mental Health Foundation, have come together to raise awareness of the need for healthcare professionals to look at psoriasis holistically, to consider both the physical symptoms and psychological wellbeing, and ensure people with psoriasis receive the care and support they need. This short report is part of the See Psoriasis: Look Deeper campaign exploring psoriasis as a complex, progressive condition which has numerous consequences for the individual, their family, and society as a whole. The paper includes the voices of suffers and looks at the impact on self confidence, employment and mental health. The report calls for the full impact of psoriasis to be recognised and treated by multi-disciplinary teams who will look deeper, both literally and metaphorically. To create change there is a need to prioritise political efforts to ensure that the financial levers and incentives for commissioners are aligned to multi-disciplinary working. Opportunities for change are noted at national and local levels and examples of good practice highlighted. At the same time, the campaign is calling on people with psoriasis, and their families and friends, to consider the broader impacts of the condition and be aware of the potential impact on psychological wellbeing and quality of life; and not to suffer in silence.