Coping with MS: Lessons in Resilience

Associate Professor Kenneth Pakenham gives an encore presentation in the televised Multiple Sclerosis from A to Z series, at the University of Washington in Seattle, USA. He discusses challenges faced by individuals diagnosed with MS, and their caregivers. Dr Pakenham presents research on how MS professionals can help people with MS and their carers effectively cope and adapt in the face of significant life challenges. He presents strategies involving acceptance and mindfulness for enhancing life satisfaction while dealing with illness, caregiving, personal and relationship stressors.

3 Minute Thesis: Risk Taking Behaviour

PhD student Richard Ronay lays it on the line in 3 minutes to describe his thesis. Richard won both the SBS Faculty and UQ 3 Minute Thesis competitions in 2009.