The National Forum of ESRD Networks Dialysis Depression Toolkit and other educational materials. The Forum of ESRD Network’s Kidney Patient Advisory Council (KPAC) has developed the Dialysis Depression Toolkit to help patients who feel they may be experiencing depression. This toolkit was designed BY patients and FOR patients and with contributions by professional collaborators.
Shatter the Myths About Depression. Hang this poster in your facility to help to dispel myths about the depression that can accompany a chronic disease such as end stage renal disease (ESRD).
SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) Disaster Distress Helpline The Disaster Distress Helpline is a 24/7, 365-day-a-year, national multilingual hotline dedicated to providing immediate crisis counseling for people who are experiencing emotional distress related to any natural or human-caused disaster. Call 1.800.985.5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746 to connect with a trained crisis counselor.
Coalition for Supportive Care of Kidney Patients Covid-19 resources for patients and providers, including a weekly, open discussion call for professionals to encourage and support one another during the COVID-19 outbreak.
