Managing Type 1 diabetes while maintaining optimal mental health often becomes overwhelming. As a result, mental health comorbidity with Type 1 diabetes is a serious problem for many. It is unclear how much of this comorbidity is due to the social factors that people with diabetes may experience, such as discrimination and stigma, but it has been shown that patients with Type 1 diabetes have higher rates of depression and anxiety than the general population.

Chronic illnesses such as diabetes, asthma, and arthritis have been linked to mental health conditions such as anxiety and depression. A study from the University of Manchester found that those with chronic illness are three times more likely to develop mental health problems. The best way to support those with a chronic illness is by offering psychotherapy and counseling services for them so they can learn how to better cope with their illness.

Dr. Jenny, a Type 1 diabetic, has extensive experience working with individuals whose mental health has been negatively impacted by chronic illness and chronic pain. She helps her clients become more adept at managing the mental health challenges that often arise in conjunction with chronic illness and chronic pain..

Working in conjunction with the clients endocrinologists and other care providers, she focuses on achieving optimal physical and mental health for each client. In particular, kids and tweens as well as young adults benefit from a higher level of care, especially during the first year after diagnosis and the start of treatment, as well as when going through major life transitions such as dating and relationships or starting high school or college.