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In this episode, Brian talks with Dr. Amy Sullivan about resilience and how chronic illness impacts mental health.In her role as an Associate Professor of Medicine and, the Director of Behavioral Medicine & Research at the Mellen Center for MS, Director of the Neurological Institute Engagement and Wellbeing, Dr. Sullivan works with patients and families dealing with the impact of illness. She has also become a leading voice in physician and caregiver self-care, burnout, and psychological health and spearheaded Mellen Center's efforts that led to the National Psychologically Healthy Workplace Award, Best Practice by the American Psychological Association.ABOUT US:The Demystifying NMO and MOG podcast is a project of the Sumaira Foundation (TSF) and was made possible with the generous support of Genentech.STAY CONNECTED:Amy Sullivan, PsyD, ABPPWebsite - https://my.clevelandclinic.org/staff/13526-amy-sullivanTwitter - https://twitter.com/DrAmyBSullivanDemystifying NMO podcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/demystifying_nmomogTwitter - https://twitter.com/DemystifyingNMOThe Sumaira FoundationWebsite - https://www.sumairafoundation.orgFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheSumairaFoundationTIMESTAMPS/TOPICS:00:01:25 Dr. Amy Sullivan00:01:49 What is Resilience?00:03:52 Where Does Resilience Come From?00:10:21 Resilience Fatigue00:12:23 The Grieving Process in Chronic Illness00:15:00 How to Center Yourself00:16:33 Wellness00:18:47 Motivation00:19:56 Asking for Help00:20:27 Caring for Caregivers & Breaking Down StigmasCREDITS:Host - Brian DawsonMusic - Denys Kyshchuk from PixabayGuest Photo - Cleveland Clinic
