Living with kidney disease can bring a unique set of challenges. It's important to recognize that these challenges can also impact your mental health. But you're not alone in this! Here's how to navigate the path to a healthier mind. The Power of Early Detection:...
In recognition of National Mental Health Awareness Month, Balboa Nephrology participated in a conversation with the nonprofit organization ReMend about the emotional challenges faced by people living with kidney disease. These challenges can include the financial...
Did you know depression and sleep problems are closely linked? People with insomnia, may have a higher risk of developing depression than people who get a good night's sleep. We found a super cool resource if you're having trouble sleeping....
In support of National Mental Health Awareness Month, Kidney Conversations with ReMend's discussion focused on the stressors people experience when diagnosed with kidney disease, including the financial burden, eating restrictions, and overall changes in one's...
Being diagnosed with kidney disease - also known as the "silent disease" - is overwhelming. At a certain stage of kidney disease, it is common for patients to consider dialysis and transplantation - a complete lifestyle change that can be extremely stressful and...
World Mental Health Day is Monday, October 10, 2022 and is an international day for global mental health education, awareness and advocacy against social stigma. It was first celebrated in 1992 at the initiative of the World Federation for Mental Health, a global...
Living with kidney disease can have a negative impact on your mental and emotional well-being. It can be overwhelming to think about taking medications, changing your diet, and how kidney disease will impact your family and work life. May is National Mental...
Balboa Nephrology Medical Group is proud to support ReMend a Nonprofit Organization dedicated to encouraging and supporting patients on their kidney journey. Their new program Kidney Conversations with ReMend is a free, monthly webinar focusing on topics pertaining...
If you have kidney disease and have experienced feelings of stress, depression and anxiety, you are not alone. We often talk about the effect kidney disease has on the body but living with kidney disease (whether you have chronic kidney disease (CKD), are on...
Part of living with chronic kidney disease is finding ways to cope with feelings like stress. For many, a diagnosis of chronic kidney disease (CKD) can come as a complete surprise and create feelings of anxiety, disbelief or denial. You may not even realize...
