Article from The Helper:
Coping with genital herpes
Shame. Stigma.
Not knowing where to turn or what to do. Feelings such as these often accompany genital herpes diagnosis and, for some, can be overwhelming.

Healthcare providers in busy clinics often don't have the time (or training) to fully deal with the emotional aspects of herpes, leading many patients to search for support from resources such as ASHA's network of HELP Groups. Toronto HELP, one of the oldest and most established groups affiliated with ASHA, has long offered its members a comprehensive slate of services to address questions about herpes and to make coping with the psychosocial impact easier.

To learn more about the Toronto approach to providing information support, we recently spoke with one of the group's coordinators.

The Helper: How active is Toronto HELP and what does a typical meeting entail?
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