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What is psychosocial wellbeing?

Psychosocial wellbeing is a concept that includes emotional, social and collective wellbeing. The term “quality of life” is similar and is often used in healthcare to specify how the person’s wellbeing may be impacted over time by a medical condition.

It is a broad term used to describe how healthy and content we are in our emotional and social lives. That is, how happy, anxious or sad we are day-to-day (emotional wellbeing) and how content and involved we are socially with family, friends and our communities (social wellbeing). Our psychosocial wellbeing is an important part of our overall wellbeing.

Living with a long-term health condition, such as epilepsy, can be difficult at times and pose a number of challenges which can affect our psychosocial wellbeing. For example, not only do people with epilepsy have to manage seizures, but many also have to manage difficulties with independence, employment, driving, memory, social activities, stigma, and relationships. These difficulties can affect someone’s psychosocial wellbeing and quality of life.

Having the right information can make a difference. This online resource is designed to provide you with good information about epilepsy and the kinds of information people with epilepsy find helpful for managing their psychosocial wellbeing.

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If you’re looking to improve your psychological well-being, here’s a few things you an do to improve your overall sense of well-being.

  • Have a purpose and a reason to get out of bed every day, beyond earning an income. Even if its just one small act of kindness.
  • Think positively. Some days this may be hard, but if you find yourself thinking or acting negatively about something, stop yourself and acknowledge it, but try to do or think of something that makes you happy instead. A past memory or things you enjoy.
  • Try writing down things you are grateful for, no matter how small.
  • Practice mindfulness. There are plenty of apps to help you with this.
  • Contact someone whose company you enjoy.

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Important Message: This information is not intended as medical advice. Do not make changes to treatment or medications without first discussing with your treating clinician.