An invisible illness is defined as a physical, mental, or neurological condition that is not visible from the outside, that limits a person’s movements, senses, or activities (IHP, 2020). This includes chronic physical conditions such as arthritis, diabetes, fibromyalgia, and…
Mental illnesses refer to a wide range of mental disorders involving changes in emotion, thinking, or behavior (or a combination of these). Mental illnesses are associated with distress and/or problems functioning in social, work or family activities (APA, 2018). Many…
A disease is considered chronic when it persists for at least 1 year and requires ongoing medical attention or limits activities of daily living or both (CDC, 2021). These limitations of daily living may include using the toilet or getting…
“One of the functions of an immune system is to protect the body by responding to invading microorganisms, such as viruses or bacteria, by producing antibodies or sensitized lymphocytes (types of white blood cells) (AARDA, n.d.).” Typically, an immune response…