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Self-management programs and tools can help you live better with lupus. They are available in a variety of styles and formats, so you can be sure there is one that is right for you. Whether you are newly diagnosed or have been living with lupus for years, a self-management program can help you improve your quality of life and feel more in control of your disease.
Explore the programs and tools below to find one that is right for you.
SELF is a free, online self-management program designed to help you build skills in four key areas:
Managing symptoms
Managing stress
Managing Medications
Working with their health care team
SELF is a dynamic program that tailors itself to suit your needs and changes with you.
Take Charge is a 12-part weekly education email series designed to offer tips and strategies on topics such as explaining lupus to others, following a treatment plan, and coping with day-to-day challenges. Take Charge was designed for everyone with lupus but is especially helpful for people who are newly diagnosed.
More on Take ChargeThe NRCL is an up-to-date collection of information on every aspect of living with lupus. You can find articles to read, videos, podcasts, slideshows and more on a wide variety of topics. The NRCL also offers information in Spanish and Chinese.
Explore the NRCLThe American College of Rheumatology created The Lupus Initiative as a resource for education and awareness around lupus. The Lupus Initiative has information in different formats for health care providers, medical educators, patients and caregivers.
Explore The Lupus Initiative