Claire Gillespie
Claire Gillespie writes about mental health, psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis and IBS for HealthCentral. She is a passionate about mental health awareness, and also writes about health and wellness for other sites, including Vice, SELF, Zocdoc, Reader’s Digest, and Healthline. You can follow her on Twitter @southpawclaire.
Latest Articles by Claire Gillespie
This Is Your Body on One Kidney
What’s life like with one kidney? Here’s what to expect after kidney removal surgery.
Your Fall Food and Drink Guide for Ulcerative Colitis
By planning ahead with a little know-how, you can enjoy an autumn feast that won’t trigger your UC symptoms.
What Remission Really Means in UC
UC remission can be hard to define. Here’s what you need to know about clinical, endoscopic, and histologic remission.
Answers to 5 Questions About Cold-Induced Hives
Who gets them and why? We'll tell you everything we know about this unusual skin condition.
Bipolar Disorder: Does the Big Screen Get It Right?
We've come a long way since "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest," but how accurate are movies when it comes to portraying bipolar disorder? Claire Gillespie weighs in.
9 Questions to Ask Your Doc About the Shingles Vax
Considering getting the shingles vaccine? Bring these questions to your next doctor's visit to see if it's the right move for you.
Why I Love My Birth Control Right Now
Real women share why their current method—from IUDs to oral contraceptives and more—works for them.
The New Psoriasis Guidelines That May Finally Get You the Treatment You Need
A new, simplified method of grading psoriasis severity proves that when it comes to treating chronic skin conditions one size does not fit all.