Episode 135: Invaluable Role of Social Support in Narcolepsy and Idiopathic Hypersomnia Care

Julie Flygare, JD

Episode 135 of the NeurologyLive^® Mind Moments^® podcast is now live! Scroll down to listen or click here to subscribe on your favorite streaming service.

The Mind Moments podcast features exclusive interviews with leaders in the field discussing the latest research and disease management strategies across the breadth of neurology, including epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson disease, dementia, sleep disorders, and more.

In this episode, "Invaluable Role of Social Support in Narcolepsy and Idiopathic Hypersomnia Care," Julie Flygare, JD, president and chief executive officer of Project Sleep, shared her personal and professional insights into the critical role of social connections for patients living with sleep disorders. Drawing from her journey with narcolepsy, Flygare highlighted the challenges of isolation at diagnosis and the transformative power of peer support and advocacy. She delved into survey findings that underscore the rarity of social connections among patients and their impact on adjustment and well-being. Additionally, Flygare offered actionable recommendations for clinicians to integrate social support into practice, emphasizing the value of patient advocacy organizations and fostering meaningful connections. Above all, her inspiring perspective shed light on the intersection of community, research, and clinical care in sleep health.

The stories featured in this week's Neurology News Minute, which will give you quick updates on the following developments in neurology, are further detailed here:

• FDA Approves Mirdametinib for NF1-Associated Plexiform Neurofibromas in Adults and Children
• FDA Approves Tablet Formulation of Risdiplam for Spinal Muscular Atrophy
• Solid Reports Positive Data for SGT-003 Gene Therapy in Phase 1/2 Trial of Duchenne

EPISODE BREAKDOWN

• 1:00 – Challenges and importance of social connections
• 5:45 – Building a thriving community and research impact
• 7:30 – Insights from patient surveys on social support
• 10:30 – Neurology News Minute
• 12:25 – Recommendations for clinicians on social support

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