Tips for Managing Holiday Stress With Dystonia

Tips for Managing Holiday Stress Living with dystonia is challenging year-round, but the holiday season can pile on additional stress that can affect your health and dampen the spirit of the season. DMRF spoke with Mary and Mark Letson of Melrose, Mass., to find out how they manage the holidays as a person with dystonia […]

Mental Health Care Provider Overview for Dystonia

It is not uncommon for some people with dystonia to also suffer with depression and/or anxiety. Knowing where to seek help can be overwhelming and sometimes a hindrance to getting help. To break down that barrier, DMRF spoke with Laurie Strawgate-Kanefsky, PhD to explain the various types of mental health providers and offer some critical […]

DMRF Formalizes Commitment to Mental Health

At a Glance: Untreated mental health disorders reduce quality of life for individuals with dystonia. The Covid-19 pandemic has taken a global toll on peoples’ mental health. DMRF created a Mental Health Programming Committee to formalize efforts to address mental health needs. The hallmark symptoms of dystonia are involuntary movements and postures, but this only […]

Mental Health Resources

Dystonia is a neurological disorder that affects the physical body, but the impact goes far deeper and may affect a person’s emotional and mental health. Individuals diagnosed with dystonia commonly experience symptoms that affect more than how the body moves. If you are feeling depressed, anxious, or overwhelmed, please consider reaching out for help. The […]