In this episode of the Expert Series, we speak with Dr. Christie Bartels about stress and stress management for people with lupus. Dr. Bartels covers how to manage stress, resources to manage stress and the difference between stress symptoms and lupus symptoms. 

Dr. Bartels is Division Chief of Rheumatology at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health and Chair of the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) RISE Registry Health IT Committee. As a rheumatologist health services and implementation researcher, Bartels’ work aims to improve cardiovascular health and reduce disparities among patients with lupus and rheumatic diseases. 

For more resources on stress and stress management:

• Managing stress when you have lupus

• Managing mental health with lupus

• Find Support Near You

Other resources mentioned in the episode

• SELF

• Insight Timer

• Arthritis Foundation’s Walk with Ease program