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New Online Patient Forums

NKF Kidney Communities is a new online resource for patients with kidney disease, on dialysis, or undergoing transplantation, and for living donors. N...

Coping and self-care,

Mental health and wellness,

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing

Is it the “Kidney Blues” or Depression?

Q: I’m worried because sometimes I feel so sad and overwhelmed by my kidney disease. Does this mean that I am depressed? How do I know if I need hel...

Coping and self-care,

Depression and anxiety,

Mental health and wellness,

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing

New Online Communities for People Like You

NKF communities offer a safe and supportive place where patients and caregivers can share experiences, ask questions, and get answers related to kidne...

Coping and self-care,

Mental health and wellness,

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing

You Don’t Look Sick

Too often, those with CKD and/or on dialysis are faced with a common refrain – “You don’t look sick.”

Coping and self-care,

Mental health and wellness,

Self-management and self-care,

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing

Managing Your Emotions While Living with Kidney Disease

Discover how to manage emotions while living with kidney disease. Learn strategies for coping with anxiety, stress, and lifestyle changes.

Children and adolescents,

Mental health and wellness,

People living with a disease or disorder,

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Coping Effectively: A Guide for Patients and their Families

Despite medical advances, kidney failure deeply affects daily life and emotions. Learn about the challenges and support available for patients and fam...

Coping and self-care,

Mental health and wellness,

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

10 Things I Wish I Had Known Before My Transplant

From “skinny fingers” to medications, kidney transplant recipient Jack Fassnacht shares the 10 things he wishes he had known before his transplants.

Stress management,

Kidney transplantation,

Mental health and wellness,

Organ and tissue transplantation and donation,

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing

Depression and Chronic Illness: 5 Ways to Cope

Whether you’ve been newly diagnosed with kidney disease, or have been living with it for a long time, you’ve likely experienced some “lows” in your mo...

Coping and self-care,

Depression and anxiety,

Mental health and wellness,

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing

Stressed? 10 Ways to Protect Your Kidneys

Everyone experiences stress. When channeled properly, stress can serve as a positive motivator, however, too much or constant stress can take its tol...

Stress management,

Disease prevention,

Mental health and wellness,

Diet and nutrition,

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing

Depression Linked to Kidney Disease, Even in Early Stages

Depression has long been associated with end stage kidney disease, but a new study published in this month's American Journal of Kidney Diseases, the ...

Depression and anxiety,

Mental health and wellness,

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing