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Mental Health Supports
Living with pulmonary hypertension (PH) can bring emotional challenges alongside physical ones. Feelings of anxiety, uncertainty, grief, isolation, and adjustment are not only common — they are deeply human responses to chronic illness.
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At PHA Canada, we believe mental health is part of whole-person care. Whether you are living with PH, caring for someone who is, or navigating life post-transplant, support is available.
Virtual Mental Health Support Groups (BC & Ontario)
PHA Canada offers professionally facilitated virtual mental health sessions for PH patients and caregivers in British Columbia and Ontario.
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Led by Joanne Schwartz, MSW RSW, these Zoom-based sessions create a compassionate and confidential space to talk about the emotional realities of living with PH. Conversations may explore coping with chronic illness, managing anxiety and uncertainty, navigating grief (including anticipatory grief), and building resilience over time.
These sessions are designed to support emotional wellness while connecting you with others who understand the PH journey.
Ferhweh Wellness
We are pleased to share a new mental health support option through Ferhweh Wellness.
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This offering provides PH community members with access to wellness services focused on emotional resilience, stress management, and whole-person support. With a compassionate and trauma-informed approach, Ferhweh Wellness recognizes that chronic illness impacts both body and mind, and offers guidance tailored to those navigating complex health journeys.
Mental Health Resources & Educational Videos
Understanding the emotional impact of PH can help normalize what you’re experiencing. We’ve curated a small collection of video resources that explore themes such as living with chronic illness, managing anxiety, processing grief, and supporting caregivers. These videos can be watched at your own pace and may offer reassurance, validation, or new coping strategies.