NOhep is a global movement made up of hundreds of organisations and individuals who have united around one common purpose: eliminating viral hepatitis by 2030.
Launched on World Hepatitis Day (28 July 2016), it aims to bring people together and mobilise individuals and organisations to make change happen at a global and national level. NOhep’s ambitious goal is to reach and engage 300 million people by 2030 to make the elimination of viral hepatitis our next greatest achievement.
Achieving elimination in our lifetime requires an innovative and inclusive approach that recognises that all groups in society have a part to play in achieving elimination. We are calling on people to sign up to the movement and take action, on policymakers to take the necessary measures, and on organisations to work towards the elimination of viral hepatitis. Find out more about NOhep here. NOhep was initiated by the World Hepatitis Alliance, who currently acts as the secretariat. It is supported by, and was made possible with, the input of many individuals and organisations.
There is some research evidence that finds that relaxation techniques and meditation, in particular Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), may improve the psychological wellbeing of people living with hepatitis. While these techniques are not “cures,” they are increasingly recognised as effective complementary therapies that may help a person to manage the high levels of stress, anxiety, and depression often associated with chronic liver disease. They can be used alongside, and not as a replacement for standard medical treatments like antivirals or immunosuppressants. See the American Liver Foundation website for more information about breathing exercises and meditation for stress reduction.
Relaxation UK is a member of the NOhep movement.
