In my experience as someone with the condition, that lack of focus on mental health begins in childhood.
Luckily, the conversation and research around mental health for those with CP is expanding.
In essence,ableismkills.
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This was despite the myriad of medical specialists who Cohoon was interacting with on a regular basis.
It’s weird, growing up with CP it seemed like I had a medical team for everything else.
But there was nobody on my medical team actually looking at my mental health.
But there was nobody on my medical team actually looking at my mental health.
Recent research has pointed towards a link between cerebral palsy andanxietyanddepression.
I dont think we talk about the connections between CP and mental health enough.
I only saw a therapist on a semi-regular basis during university.
Depending on the day when you talk to me.
What does that mean for me?
2019;61(5):579-585. doi:10.1111/dmcn.14083
