Coping with Mixed Connective Tissue Disease (MCTD)

Explore coping strategies for Mixed Connective Tissue Disease (MCTD) in this informative 42-minute video from ERN ReCONNET. Delve into the challenging diagnosis process and its life-changing impact, especially on younger individuals. Examine the common psychological effects of chronic diseases on daily life and learn about the stages of accepting MCTD. Discover practical strategies for facing the physical and psychological changes brought on by MCTD, including making future plans and adjusting dreams. Gain valuable insights from patient perspectives, including a testimony from ePAG Vera. Benefit from the expertise of speakers Ilaria Bini, a psychologist with personal experience of undifferentiated connective tissue disease, and Vera Guimarães, an MCTD patient and psychologist specializing in oncology and palliative care. Access additional MCTD resources at reconnet.ern-net.eu/disease-mctd/.