Bita Farrahi hospitalized due to a lung disease

Better health/​fewer health problems due to lower amounts of stress

Feeling encouraged, which can serve as motivation as they navigate the condition

Better mental health, such as lower likelihood of loneliness and depression.

Ways to Offer Support to Someone With a Chronic Illness

While offering support is important, it can be difficult to determine what is helpful or what actions are beneficial for those with chronic conditions. If you want to support a loved one with a chronic illness, there are a few tips that are worth remembering.