05/11/2026
Today, on World ME/CFS Day, we launch our awareness campaign focusing on: The Hidden Harm of “Trying Harder" - post exertional malaise (PEM).
PEM is a serious biological phenomenon. PEM is not fatigue. It can deeply impact every part of a person’s life. It is widely misunderstood, dismissed, or reduced to simply being “tired.”
Early recognition of PEM is essential for safer care and better outcomes.
Use our ME/CFS Awareness Day resources here to communicate about PEM.
Register for today's symposium at 2pm AEST - https://zurl.co/3eeVl