Living with vision loss can impact more than just physical health — it can affect how we think, feel, and connect with others. This collection of articles, videos, and tools offers guidance, expert perspectives, and practical strategies to help individuals and families navigate the emotional landscape that often comes with a diagnosis. Whether you're looking for ways to manage stress, build resilience, or support a loved one, these resources are here to help you feel seen, supported, and empowered.
Resource Articles
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Coping with Life Changes as Vision Declines
WellnessFor individuals who have been living with vision loss for some time, the journey often involves periods of adjustment. These moments can be deeply emotional, symbolizing a loss of independence or identity.
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Living With Usher Syndrome: Practicing, Prioritizing, and Protecting Your Mental Health
Living and Thriving WellnessIn this deeply personal reflection, Rebecca Alexander, LCSW-R, MPH, RYT, shares the emotional journey of living with Usher syndrome—not as a single moment of diagnosis, but as an ongoing evolution of identity, loss, and resilience. Drawing from her experience as a psychotherapist, she offers powerful insights and coping tools for navigating grief, preserving connection, and embracing the full complexity of the human experience.
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Navigating Mental Health Challenges in the Blind and Low Vision Community
Living and Thriving WellnessFor individuals living with blindness or low vision, each day can bring unique challenges—from navigating the physical world to managing the emotional toll of vision changes.
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Coping with a Vision Loss Diagnosis
Living and Thriving WellnessNewly-diagnosed patients frequently struggle with grief and depression, similar to losing a loved one. When managed using healthy coping methods and strategies, this is a natural and normal response to vision loss.
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Video Recordings
Hear directly from community members, mental health professionals, and partners as they share experiences, insights, and guidance on navigating the emotional journey of vision loss.
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Mental Health Webinar | May 17, 2025
Navigating vision loss can significantly impact mental well-being, and finding the right support can be challenging. This webinar provided useful resources.
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Losing Sight, Gaining Insight
Addressing Mental Health Concerns for Those Losing Vision and Those That Care About Them
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Coping with Anxiety, Depression and Stress Related to Vision Loss
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