This guide explores practical tools and strategies to help you take care of your emotional wellbeing while living with a stoma. Written by Caroline Rudoni, a Stoma Care Nurse and Dr Zainab Noor, a Clinical Psychologist.
Emotional Wellbeing Guide For People With a Stoma
This guide explores practical tools and strategies to help you take care of your emotional wellbeing while living with a stoma.
Looking after your mental health
You may already be familiar with the practical aspects that come with looking after your stoma, but adjusting to life with a stoma can feel challenging and many people experience emotional challenges. This is completely normal and you’re not alone. This guide explores the psychological impact of stoma surgery and introduces several practical tools and strategies to help you cope, adjust and regain confidence.
Written by experts with experience supporting people living with a stoma with their emotional wellbeing, this simple, evidence-based advice is designed to help you build confidence and take positive steps to improve your wellbeing.
Our experts:
Caroline Rudoni
Caroline is a Stoma Care Nurse with extensive experience in both hospital and community settings. She has published clinical papers, led patient and clinician education, and developed a counselling service to support people living with a stoma.
Dr Zainab Noor
Dr Noor is a Clinical Psychologist specialising in the emotional impact of surgery and chronic illness, particularly the adjustment to life with a stoma.
