Section: Psychosocial
Managing Your Emotions
Key Points
Mental health problems can affect asthma control so:
- Anticipate problems
- Respond effectively in difficult situations
- Strategise by learning how to cope
- Eliminate problems
Asthma can also affect your mental health so:
- Seek out support
- Optimise your asthma control
- Get help if you’re struggling
Hear what others have to say
Having successfully transitioned to adult services, Maddie reflects on her previous struggles with asthma and mental health issues in conversation with Dr Rachel Calvert, her former psychologist.