What you can do to help make invisible illnesses more visible? Before we begin, you might be wondering what exactly an invisible illness is. An invisible illness is an umbrella term for any medical condition that isn't easily visible to others. This can include chronic physical conditions like arthritis and diabetes, or mental illnesses. Despite a huge 96% of illnesses being invisible, there’s still a lack of understanding around them and improvements that need to be made to support those living with them. Living with an invisible illness While there are some conditions where the main sy...