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Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis

Wider Health & Juvenile idiopathic arthritis

Pain is very good at making you feel down, anxious and isolated. It can sap motivation, energy and enthusiasm, and many people feel like their life is on hold.

What’s happening in your life has a large bearing on your pain experience. Examples include loneliness, financial stress, poor nutrition, living with obesity, inactivity, addiction and many more.

Caring for your wider health should not be underestimated when it comes to your recovery/management. 

Explore our Wider Health page if you need more support with this.

If you are concerned about your mental health, speak to your GP practice.  

A local 24/7 helpline is available for people under 18 years of age in need of emotional support and advice.  

There is also advice for what to do if you are in a crisis

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Useful links

Versus Arthritis - Information and groups National society support links Rethink Mental Health Illness Helpline Mental Heath Crisis support

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