Helen Strongman joined the Word on Health podcast to talk about narcolepsy from both a professional and personal perspective, as a director and trustee of Narcolepsy UK, academic researcher, and someone living with the condition. Her contribution starts at 4 minutes 50 seconds.
In this episode, Helen explains what narcolepsy is, how it affects people day to day, why diagnosis often takes so long, and what treatment and future therapies might look like. She also shares some of the strategies she uses to manage symptoms and stay active in work and life.
If you’d like an accessible overview of narcolepsy and the challenges people face in getting the right support, you can listen here: Word On Health – Narcolepsy episode.
Many thanks to Word on Health for helping to raise awareness, and to everyone at Narcolepsy UK for continuing to advocate for earlier diagnosis, better medical care, and societal support.