General health in spina bifida: The facts and how to stay well and happy - Staying healthy

Social isolation and not knowing where to turn: How to overcome this

I feel isolated by having spina bifida. What can I do about the feeling of being cut off from people?

You need peer support. An excellent way to obtain this is to belong to your local spina bifida association. These excellent organisations provide contact between members by means of regular newsletters and events and will provide you with many opportunities for socialising.

Spina bifida associations are more than just social groups. They create a forum where members can offer each other mutual support and identify important common issues. Some of you may become very active in one of these organisations and find participation a very fulfilling part of your life. (See the following Resources section for contact details.)

Join your local spina bifida association now!

Peer support is one of the most important ways in which you can learn to adopt healthy behaviour and take part in various activities. If you do not already belong to your local SBA - join now!

The following section covers the resources available to you in your state.

STAY WELL!

STAY HEALTHY!

STAY HAPPY!