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Taking Care of Your Mind: How Therapy Helps Chronic Kidney Disease and Dialysis Patients
Living with chronic kidney disease, whether you're managing it before dialysis or already receiving dialysis treatments, can be overwhelming. From lifestyle changes to health uncertainties, many chronic kidney disease and dialysis patients experience depression, anxiety, stress, and trouble sleeping. In fact, up to 1 in 4 chronic kidney disease patients have symptoms of depression, and those on dialysis are even more at risk.
Why Does This Happen?
Chronic kidney disease and dialysis bring major life adjustments like diet and fluid limits, medication side effects, role changes, and an uncertain future. Many patients struggle with stress, self-image, and a loss of control. These feelings are normal, but they don’t have to define your experience.
Psychotherapy (or "talk therapy") helps both chronic kidney disease patients and those on dialysis:
How Can Therapy Help?
Cope with stress and emotions
Feel in control of your health
Stay motivated for self-care
Manage chronic kidney disease and dialysis challenges in a positive way
Good news! Easy, accessible support is available over the phone with ACTIVATECR.
ACTIVATECR is a telehealth mental health provider created by nephrology experts to support chronic kidney disease and dialysis patients. Our therapists understand your journey and provide care over the phone so you can talk from home, at work, or even while on dialysis.
Why Get Help?
Better quality of life
Less stress, anxiety, and depression
Fewer hospital visits
More confidence in handling chronic kidney disease and dialysis
Your kidney care team can screen for mental health concerns with just a few quick questions. If you're struggling, ACTIVATECR makes getting help simple, convenient, and tailored to your needs. No matter where you are in your kidney journey, support is available.