Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:
- Identify the psychological burden and quality-of-life impact of hereditary angioedema (HAE).
- Describe the association between disease control, depression, and mood disorders in HAE.
- Assess the impact of current HAE therapies on patients’ psychological well-being.
- Apply practical strategies to support mental health in patients with HAE, including appropriate referral to mental health specialists.
Moderator
Prof. Dr. Anete S. Grumach
University Center FMABC, Medical School, Santo André, São Paulo, Brazil
Program Schedule (CET)
5:00 – 5:03 pm
Welcome and Introduction (3 min)
Prof. Dr. Anete S. Grumach
5:03 – 5:18 pm
Talk 1: Psychological Burden of HAE (15 min)
Dr. Francesca Perego
IRCCS Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri, Milan, Italy
5:18 – 5:33 pm
Talk 2: Depression and Quality of Life in HAE (15 min)
Dr. Maria Bova
Cardarelli Hospital, Naples, Italy
5:33 – 5:48 pm
Talk 3: Supporting Mental Well-being in HAE Patients (15 min)
Dr. Raffi Tachdjian
David Geffen School of Medicine, UCLA, USA
5:48 – 5:58 pm
Discussion and Q&A (10 min)
All faculty, moderated by Prof. Dr. Anete S. Grumach
5:58 – 6:00 pm
Closing Remarks (2 min)
Prof. Dr. Anete S. Grumach
