Emerging Adults with Chronic Illness

Dr. Kate Herts is a licensed clinical psychologist with extensive experience treating young
adults with chronic illnesses. Former group participants rated their experience in the group as “very
positive” and said that they benefited from engaging with other young adults with chronic illness. They
experienced increased self-efficacy for managing their illness, increased use of active coping skills, and
decreased loneliness. Moreover, they benefited from engaging with other young adults with chronic
illness.