Depression, Anxiety and Coping with SLE: How and When to Seek Help Webinar

Date: Friday, September 17, 2021
Time: 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm EDT
Location: Webinar

Description: Depression and anxiety are two of the most common emotions we experience as individuals. The National Institute of Mental Health estimates that approximately 7% of all adults in the U S will experience depression in their lifetime. The number of adults subjected to anxiety is almost three times that of depression. However, studies show that individuals with SLE have even higher numbers of these emotions. Experiencing depression and /or anxiety on a daily, weekly or even monthly basis while also dealing with an autoimmune disease such as Lupus can be daunting for any individual. This talk will focus on recognition of these emotions and the different type of psychological disorders that may be related to depression and anxiety. In addition, the focus will be on identifying and knowing when to seek help and how to choose the best professional assistance that fits your needs.

Presenter: Dr. Sharon Boyd Jackson - 

a licensed psychologist who has been trained in the field of clinical psychology. She has a doctorate degree from the Derner Institute of Advanced Psychological Studies, Adelphi University, Garden City, New York.   

Dr. Boyd-Jackson has 25 years plus experience as a practicing psychologist. She is the sole proprietor of Empowering Self, LLC. She is a past president of the New Jersey Chapter Association of Black Psychologist. She is also the past co-chair of the NJ Psychological Association, Academic, and Scientific Affairs Committee.  She has presented and published on topics related to racism, prejudice and domestic violence and presented on topics related to clinical disorders.

Dr. Boyd-Jackson is presently an associate professor in the School of Psychology at Kean University. She maintains an interest in community concerns that help to promote individuals of African descent. She is a co-leader of a support group for the Lupus Foundation. She also co-leads the bereavement and depression support groups that are open to the community at St. Matthew AME church, Orange, NJ.