This new resource center, integrated into the MyPsoriasisTeam social network experience and developed in partnership with AbbVie Medical Affairs, is designed to empower people facing psoriasis to improve their physical and emotional well-being.

MyHealthTeams is launching  the "Gaining Control with Psoriasis" Challenge.

This new resource center, integrated into the MyPsoriasisTeam social network experience and developed in partnership with AbbVie Medical Affairs, is designed to empower people facing psoriasis to improve their physical and emotional well-being in 2021 and beyond. 

Challenge participants are encouraged to try new things, take notes about their experiences, and then work with their doctor to integrate disease-management approaches and treatments aligned with their personal goals.

The Challenge provides MyPsoriasisTeam members with tips for stepping out of their comfort zone. 

The "Gaining Control with Psoriasis" Challenge Resource Center features:

• The Wardrobe Challenge - encouraging people to try clothing items they may have previously deemed off limits due to comfort, color or style; 
• The Self-Care Challenge - encouraging people to set and pursue reachable goals for diet, exercise and gratitude; 
• The Doctor Discussion Challenge - encouraging people to have in-depth conversations with their dermatologist about their physical symptoms, mental and emotional well-being, treatment goals, and experiences with both the Wardrobe and Self-Care Challenges.

Challenge participants are encouraged to journal about their experiences to inform conversations with their doctor about changing or trying new treatment options. The Resource Center also includes an interactive feedback section, where participants can share their experiences with each other.

"Our research among people facing psoriasis underscores that many feel constrained by the condition and aren't sure how to start something like a new eating or exercise plan that can help improve their symptoms," says Sean Bogdany, senior vice president of partnerships at MyHealthTeams, in a news release. "The tangible tips outlined in this Challenge are an empowering tool for MyPsoriasisTeam members, helping them better manage their health through collaborative communication with their doctors."

MyPsoriasisTeam is a social network for people diagnosed with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. More than 86,000 registered members use the MyPsoriasisTeam web and mobile apps to connect and share with others facing similar challenges and to find the information and support they need to better manage their condition. MyPsoriasisTeam is the official online community of the National Psoriasis Foundation.