
‘Invisible diseases’ burden both body and mind. Can therapy help?
Hard-to-diagnose illnesses aren’t ‘all in the mind’. But recognising their links to mental health can help reduce the pain
by Karina Waluk
Karina Waluk is a registered psychotherapist based in Toronto. She supports clients working through chronic illness and pain, among other concerns. Her approach integrates evidence-based therapy, mind-body awareness and meaning-making. She also writes The Noema Notes, a blog about psychotherapy, culture and the human experience.