Ask-the-Expert: The Emotional Journey of Myotonic Dystrophy
Friday, June 20th
12:00 PM Pacific / 3:00 PM Eastern
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Join us for our upcoming Ask-the-Expert webinar "Mental Health & DM: Navigating Disease Progression, Emotional Well-Being, and Access to Treatment." This webinar will feature Missy Dixon, PhD, a Licensed Psychologist and Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Utah.
Don't miss this opportunity to learn from a leading expert and gain access to essential resources that can help improve the quality of life for those living with myotonic dystrophy. There will be a Q&A session at the end, allowing participants to ask Dr. Dixon their most pressing questions about mental health and DM. Click here to register for Ask the Expert: The Emotional Journey of Myotonic Dystrophy! >>>
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Questions or comments? Contact MDF at 415-800-7777 or at info@myotonic.org.
About the Presenter
Missy Dixon, PhD
Licensed Psychologist and Assistant Professor of Pediatrics
Missy Dixon, PhD, is a Licensed Psychologist and Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Utah. She specializes in mental health care for children, adolescents, and young adults with complex medical conditions, including neuromuscular disorders. Her research focuses on cognitive function and central nervous system involvement in muscular dystrophies, integrating neuropsychological assessments, neuroimaging, and patient-reported outcomes. She leads a longitudinal study examining CNS development in children with myotonic dystrophy and investigates key factors influencing quality of life in individuals with muscular dystrophy.