When a child is diagnosed with a rare disease, parents have to navigate more than just medical therapies and hospital visits, but also the deep emotional toll. We explore the mental health impact experienced by parents in the rare disease community, and listen to this month’s impact story on the role of parental support in helping families feel less alone.

Image Credit: Malaysian Rare Disorders Society (Persatuan Penyakit Jarang Jumpa Malaysia) Facebook

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