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NephU is an engaged community of health care professionals and advocates collaborating to improve kidney health. The experts at NephU have partnered with OPEN to develop scientifically validated resources that explore topics about living or caring for someone with kidney disease.
KIDNEY HEALTH RESOURCES
Developed by NephU
Select a category below to find topics related to kidney health and tips for living or caring for someone with kidney disease.
Voices from The Community Podcast - Episode 2: The Role Of Nephrology Social Workers
Welcome to a special edition of the Voices of The Community podcast, where we focus on mental health in the kidney community. In this episode, Hannah Graves, a nephrology social worker, discusses the mental health challenges patients and care partners may face throughout the patient journey and how social workers can support them to improve their overall quality of life.
Mental Health In Patients With CKD
Depression & anxiety are common in Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) patients and their care partners. Patients on dialysis may experience poor mental health due to the changes in their quality of life and physical condition. Download this infographic to learn more about mental health and CKD.
STORIES ABOUT LIVING OR CARING FOR SOMEONE WITH KIDNEY DISEASE
ARE YOU A HEALTHCARE PROVIDER?
NephU is a community of health care professionals and advocates working to improve kidney health through increased awareness, collaboration, and knowledge-sharing. Their mission is to improve the future outcomes for individuals with kidney disease and other related conditions. You can find a variety of in-depth resources for healthcare providers on their website.