Am I Doing Enough as an Online Health Advocate?I have been sharing online content about eczema since 2012 on Instagram and later Youtube since 2017. Ever since I've begun my...reactions2comments
Where We As Advocates Can Direct People for HelpAs advocates, we often find ourselves in the role of putting out little fires everywhere. People come to us first for help...reactions1comment
How Learning About Health Literacy Changed the Way I Advocate for Myself and OthersFor most of my life, navigating the healthcare system felt like I was lost in a foreign country. Medical terms flew over...reactions2comments
Spending Time Building Relationships With My Congressional MembersThere is so much I am still learning about being an advocate even though I have been one for ten plus years...reactions3comments
The Power of a Growth Mindset in Your Health Leadership JourneyThe concept of a growth mindset has gained traction in recent years. Coined by psychologist Carol Dweck, a “growth mindset” refers to...reactions2comments
It Isn't Over Until It's Over: Deciding to Stop ChemotherapyBefore all else, this article begins with a sincere statement of gratitude. To my delight, Social Health Network is again giving me...reactionscomments
What to Expect From Connexion 2024The Social Health Network is super excited to announce our 8th Connexion! Connexion is a unique conference that focuses on advancing advocacy...reactionscomments
Lessons Learned From Starting an Awareness Brand & Finding Your Unique Voice in AdvocacyMy health journey began like any other - I was a healthy, active, young adult with big dreams and ambitions for my...reactionscomments
Living With Fibromyalgia and Axial Spondyloarthritis: My StoryAfter many years of trial and error with doctors, my axial spondyloarthritis (AxSpa) was under control with a prescription of biologics and...reactionscomments
What Kind of Social Health Network Advocate Are You?In this day and age, there are so many mediums available for advocacy. Exploring the best options for advocacy is a very...reactions8comments
Navigating Stress, Anxiety, and Depression as Patient AdvocatesAs patient advocates, we dedicate ourselves to supporting others through their healthcare journeys. However, amidst our commitment to others, it's crucial not...reactionscomments
Big Changes are Here for the 2025 Social Health Awards: What You Need to Know!Year after year, the Social Health Awards have proudly honored the incredible work of Health Leaders who uplift, educate, and empower communities...reactions6comments
My Journey into Chronic Illness Advocacy and Tips for New AdvocatesNever in my wildest dreams did I picture myself as a chronic illness advocate. Seriously, if you had told me as a...reactions1comment
Choosing The Best Means for Advocacy on Social PlatformsThe hat for advocacy involves various components. Your advocacy can consist of many of possibilities: I’m going to delve in further with...reactions2comments
Empowering Parents To Raise Healthy AdvocatesParenting is a challenging responsibility, especially when it comes to raising children who are passionate about their health and the well-being of...reactions4comments
How to Become a Patient Advocate: Tips for Taking the PlungeStarting anything new can be daunting. One of the most frequent questions I receive from those wanting to break into the patient...reactions3comments
Getting Started on SocialHealthNetwork.comAre you looking to grow your health leadership skills? Perhaps you want an online space where you can share your health journey...reactions3comments
Why I Became an MS AdvocateThe day my doctor told me I had multiple sclerosis, I felt like my life had been ripped apart. I was a...reactions1comment
Balancing Advocacy and Privacy: A Parent's Journey in National Health AdvocacyWhen our daughter was diagnosed with the rare disease known as sickle cell anemia at just a few weeks old, our lives...reactions4comments
My Reason for Advocating (and Journaling Prompts To Find Yours)Many of us are Social Health Network advocates here. We advocate for people that suffer from illnesses that we may or may...reactionscomments
