medical illness is not merely a biological event; it is also a potentially traumatic one. And in nephrology, where patients confront bodily invasion, loss of autonomy, and the erosion of long-term certainty, it often is.
When we think about dialysis units, we often picture a place of healing — where patients with kidney failure receive life-sustaining treatment several times a week. But behind the scenes, these environments can sometimes be tense, emotionally charged, and even unsafe. Abuse and violence, whether directed at staff or patients, are serious and growing concerns [...]
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) affects millions globally, but what often goes unnoticed is how deeply it’s intertwined with chronic stress.
Starting dialysis is more than a medical event—it's a deeply emotional, psychological, and life-altering transition. For many patients coping with chronic kidney disease (CKD), beginning dialysis marks a new chapter filled with uncertainty, vulnerability, and fear.
Twelve years ago, my kidneys were so bad, I was told by a nephrologist that I should be on a transplant list. As it turned out, I had ten years to get ready.
I had a discussion recently with a patient who was approaching their one-year mark of dialysis treatment. They shared with me that some people referred to it as their anniversary, which made them feel very uneasy. I explored this topic further with them
Burnout manifests in various ways: emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and a reduced sense of efficacy. Emotional exhaustion—the feeling of being drained of emotional resources—is the most significant predictor of burnout.
Whether you are a patient or a caregiver, dealing with a serious health condition can bring uncertainty, worry & anxiety.
The number one complaint from those who struggle to meditate is that they can’t stop thinking. Jay Michaelson, teacher and editor at Ten Percent Happier and author of six books on contemplative practice, has heard it all before. However, according to Michaelson, all this talk about thinking and meditating is just a myth: “You don’t need to stop [...]
Our website, Psychonephrology.com, was founded with the hope of bringing mental health to the forefront in the medical arena. In the majority of cases, patients with a chronic illness are treated for their physical symptoms, and rightfully so. But during this period of consultations, lab tests, and treatments, the psychological aspects of the disease are [...]
For 10 years, this team of psychologists, educators and psychiatrists has been engaged in research on the impact of audiotherapy on the psychological state of patients undergoing hemodialysis. Starting on hemodialysis, patients face a number of difficulties. It becomes necessary to change the usual routines of life. Favorite foods may not fit the new requirements of treatment, social [...]
The world we live in today has not experienced a situation equivalent to this for over a hundred years. The last time a pandemic swept the world with full force, most of us were not even born, leaving us without clues on how to cope and recover from its emotional impacts. Our fast-paced lives suddenly came to [...]
1. Use visual cues to designate your workspace. – Create a designated area as your work zone and use it consistently. Help your kids build the association that when you’re sitting there, you are working and should not be disturbed unless it is urgent/ important. 2. Help kids create a routine and add structure to [...]
Today, we are sharing with you another in-house video by Team Psychonephrology, titled “15 odd conversations you should not have with a kidney patient.”
Burnout is often called a disease of modern times and with the ongoing COVID 19 situation going around the world, people, especially the helping professionals are even more prone to it. Burnout can be described as a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by excessive and prolonged stress. Burnout is often not recognized and detected [...]
