ENGAGE-IBD Online Resources & References
EDUCATE YOURSELF ABOUT IBD
- All About Crohn’s and Colitis
Accessed October 1, 2025 - Crohn’s Disease
Accessed October 1, 2025 - Ulcerative Colitis
Accessed October 1, 2025 - IBD Symptoms and Causes
Accessed October 1, 2025 - What are Crohn’s and Colitis?
Accessed October 1, 2025
NAVIGATE HEALTHCARE RESOURCES
- Who is in an IBD Team?
Accessed October 1, 2025 - Communication with Primary Care
Accessed October 1, 2025 - How to Get a Diagnosis?
Accessed October 1, 2025 - How is IBD Diagnosed?
Accessed October 1, 2025
GATHER INSIGHTS FROM YOUR SYMPTOMS
- Symptoms
Accessed October 1, 2025 - Symptoms to Watch For
Accessed October 1, 2025 - Medical Words
Accessed October 1, 2025
ADHERE TO YOUR TREATMENT PLAN
- Improving the Sustainability of Healthcare Systems Through Better Adherence to Therapies: A Multi-Stakeholder Approach
Accessed October 1, 2025 - Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Treatment
Accessed October 1, 2025 - What Happens When You Stop Ulcerative Colitis Meds?
Accessed October 1, 2025 - Inflammatory Bowel Disease Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Accessed October 1, 2025 - Navigating the Maze: Barriers to IBD Care and the Path Forward
Accessed October 1, 2025
GET ACTIVE IN DECISION-MAKING
- Shared Decision-Making in IBD
Accessed October 1, 2025 - Shared Decision Making
Accessed October 1, 2025 - Essential Steps in Shared Decision-Making
Accessed October 1, 2025
ENHANCE YOUR EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING
- Mental and Emotional Well-Being
Accessed October 1, 2025 - Mental and Well-Being
Accessed October 1, 2025 - Mental Health and Wellness
Accessed October 1, 2025 - Psychological Health & IBD
Accessed October 1, 2025 - Living with IBD
Accessed October 1, 2025
IMPLEMENT A BALANCED DIET
- Eat Well Guide
Accessed October 1, 2025 - A Quick Guide to the Government’s Healthy Eating Recommendations
Accessed October 1, 2025 - Food: Your Guide
Accessed October 1, 2025
BUILD A SUPPORT NETWORK
- International European Federation of Crohn’s & Ulcerative Colitis Associations (IFCCA). About IFCCA
Accessed October 1, 2025 - Talking Toolkit
Accessed October 1, 2025 - Supporting Someone
Accessed October 1, 2025
DEFINE SHORT & LONG-TERM GOALS
- Relationships and Intimacy
Accessed October 1, 2025 - Taking IBD to School
Accessed October 1, 2025 - Fertility and Pregnancy
Accessed October 1, 2025 - Travelling with IBD
Accessed October 1, 2025 - Surgery
Accessed October 1, 2025 - Living with a Stoma Guide
Accessed October 1, 2025 - Growing Older with Crohn’s or Colitis
Accessed October 1, 2025

