World Psoriasis Day

Uniting for Action

World Psoriasis Day (WPD) is the annual day dedicated to people living with psoriatic disease. Every October 29th, we join forces to:
• Make the world aware of psoriatic disease
• Spread information about psoriatic disease, refuting common misconceptions and  increasing knowledge among people living with the condition
• Call on health ministers, governments, and decision-makers to improve access to treatment
• Join forces with people living with psoriatic disease for advocacy and knowledge exchange World Psoriasis Day is a powerful opportunity to mobilize advocacy for a shared theme and goal. On October 29th IFPA unites the global community to unleash loud action and achieve targeted breakthroughs, together.



During 2021´s UNITED campaign, we learned how important it is to stand UNITED and protect the most vulnerable in our community. We are a uniting force, fighting for everyone with psoriatic disease. Together we are so much stronger.

In recent years, the global pandemic, political conflict, and migration have isolated many. Our global mental health has suffered because of it. Communal stress and loneliness are felt even stronger by people with psoriatic disease who worry about whether they will be able to continue treatment in these times of uncertainty.

For World Psoriasis Day 2022 we are uniting to draw attention to mental health and mental well-being. We are proud to announce the theme of this year´s World psoriasis Day which is mental health. Good mental health and mental well-being are increasingly being recognized as essential parts of health. Depression and anxiety are the most common mental disorders worldwide. Both conditions profoundly impact daily life, relationships, and social interactions.

Research has shown that living with psoriatic disease takes a heavy toll on a person´s mental health and emotional well-being. The non-curable, chronic nature of psoriatic disease, the systemic inflammation occurring in the body, and the fact that the disease is visible on the skin renders people living with psoriatic disease at risk of developing depression and anxiety.

A quarter of people living with psoriatic disease experience depression. And as for anxiety, the number jumps to a staggering 48%. The good news is that timely and proper treatment of both psoriatic disease and depression or anxiety can effectively improve the conditions.

We are united and demand action and together we can make a change for the mental health of people living with psoriatic disease. That´s why we chose the important topic of mental health for World Psoriasis Day 2022.
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MEET OUR CHAMPIONS

Psoriasis is a common skin disease causing patches of thick red skin and silvery scales. This skin condition affects patients physically and mentally.

On this episode, we’ll learn more about this skin condition, how to deal with stigma, and the best treatments for it on Med Talk Health Talk.

 CNN Philippines Med Talk Health Talk with Doc Freddie Gomez as they talk about psoriatic disease with Paul Mendoza, Dominador Delos Santos, and Dr. Lyra Laconico-Tumalad.

 Date: October 14, 2020 | 3:30PM

SAVE THE DATE: OCT 23, 2022

EVENTS

Mr. & Ms. PsorPhil 2022

Registration for our search for Mr. & Ms. PsorPhil 2022 is now open!!!
This is for all psoriasis patients (no gender discrimination), members of their local PsorPhil Chapter, members of the PsorPhil Online community, and participants aged 17 and below provided he/she has parental consent. (waivers can be uploaded here).
Registration starts now until October 15, 2022. (email your entry to mrandmspsorphil@gmail.com).

PsorArt 2022 Painting Workshop

PsorArt 2022 Painting Workshop
A benefit project for PsorPhil's Patient Rescue Program
Date: Oct 16, 2022
Time: 8AM to 3PM
Venue: Hardin ng mga Bulaklak, Quezon Memorial Circle, Quezon City, Philippines
*Limited slots

Arts & Crafts (Card Making) Workshop

A benefit project for PsorPhil's Patient Rescue Program
Date: Oct 29, 2022
Time: 10AM to 1PM
Venue: McDonalds Jupiter corner Makati Avenue, Makati Philippines

*Arts & Crafts material is free for the first 15-registrants. For those who won’t be able to join the face-to-face workshop, you can still join us in our zoom. (the link will be emailed)

Psorphil's Got Talent 2022

Got Talent - Hybrid Competition (live and recorded performance)
Doctors can submit a recorded performance to join if they are not allowed at indoor gatherings. The deadline for submission for recorded entry is Oct 18, 2022.

  1. Per chapter competition
  2. Minimum 5 participants per group/chapter
  3. Duration: 1.5 - 3 min performance.

WPD FUNWALK'22 Manila, Philippines

We miss you Psoooo much and we are Psoooo excited to see you again after 2 years! Come and let's walk together to celebrate World Psoriasis Day and Psoriasis Awareness Week on 23October2022 at San Andrea Sports Complex, Malate, Manila.

Registration starts at 6:00AM.

WORLD PSORIASIS DAY

Join forces with people living with psoriatic disease for advocacy and knowledge exchange World Psoriasis Day is a powerful opportunity to mobilize advocacy for a shared theme and goal. On October 29th IFPA unites the global community to unleash loud action and achieve targeted breakthroughs, together.

PsorPhil's Cheering Competition

1. Duration: 1-Minute
2. Per CHAPTER presentation
3. Be creative
4. Highlights your PsorPhil’s Chapter

Skin & Bone Clinic Free Consultation

As part of our National Psoriasis Awareness Week and World Psoriasis Day Celebration, we will have a free Skin & Bone Clinic in Mandaluyong City on November 5, 2022 | 8am to 12nn. You may proceed to the lobby of the Blue Building, Mandaluyong City Hall, Maysilo Circle. See you there!

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Did you know?

Source: IFPA | https://ifpa-pso.com/
     Mental health is increasingly recognized as a significant part of psoriatic disease. •      As many as 48% of people with psoriatic disease have anxiety.     Worldwide, 1 in 10 people with psoriatic diseaes is diagnosed with clinical depression.