Support Groups
Being diagnosed with or treated for a brain aneurysm is a life-changing
experience. Many survivors and their loved ones benefit from ongoing support
through attendance at monthly support groups.
The Brain Aneurysm Foundation started the first support group in Boston in
1992. Since then, the foundation has worked with healthcare providers across
the United States and Canada to establish more than 60 support groups.
Support groups, which are typically held monthly and led by healthcare
professionals, help by:
• Letting survivors and loved ones know they are not alone and that others
understand what they are going through.
• Providing a confidential setting where members can share emotions,
experiences, and challenges with others in similar circumstances.
• Providing a forum for solving problems and sharing ideas.
• Providing reliable health information, reasonable expectations for recovery,
and resources.
• Enabling healthcare professionals to educate patients — and for patients to
educate healthcare professionals — about their experiences.
• Helping patients find appropriate resources.
A list of Brain Aneurysm Foundation-approved support groups is on our
website (bafound.org). If you are a healthcare professional interested in
organizing a support group in your area, contact the Brain Aneurysm
Foundation, which will assist you.
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