Knowledge Starts Here: MyIBD Learning for Crohn’s Disease & Ulcerative Colitis
Published: October 20, 2025
From Diagnosis to Daily Life: Empower Your Journey with MyIBD Learning
You are not alone in navigating Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis diagnosis. Whether you’re newly diagnosed or have been managing your inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) for years, the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation’s MyIBD Learning programs are designed to help you take charge of your health – and according to people who have attended the program, it’s working.
Through virtual and in-person programs, MyIBD Learning is a trusted source to help people living with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis learn, connect, and gain confidence in managing their disease. Programs are planned by leading healthcare professionals and take place throughout the year. Programs cover topics ranging from disease basics and treatment updates to pregnancy and IBD, diet and nutrition, the impact of IBD on mental health, and more.
Real Results: Knowledge, Confidence, Remission
In the first half of 2025, thousands of people joined MyIBD Learning’s in-person and online programs. Surveys before and after the programs show our programs are empowering individuals to take charge of their health journeys. Nearly all participants (92%) increased their understanding of IBD, and 86% felt confident discussing treatment plans with their healthcare providers. Importantly, close to two-thirds reported high confidence managing their own or a loved one’s IBD (63%) and strong awareness of how to reach and stay in remission (61%) — clear evidence that our programs are driving measurable impact and lasting behavior change.
More Than Information—Find Community
MyIBD Learning provides reliable and up-to-date information about Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis while connecting you to support groups and resources including information for college students, older adults, tips for traveling, and more.
“MyIBD Learning is so crucial because it’s real people … coming together outside of the hospital through hope and shared experiences,” says Devon Walshe who participated in a program in Cincinnati, Ohio. “There’s some comfort knowing you’re not alone.”
Ruby Lanoux, associate vice president of education and engagement at the Foundation, is inspired by how people with diverse experiences and backgrounds connect at these events.
“People come to deepen their understanding of their diagnoses, treatment options, and ways to improve their quality of life,” she says. “Each journey is uniquely different.”
She adds that one of the most satisfying moments is seeing how people feel at the end of a program: “As they prepare to leave, we see their worries and fears start to lift. It’s deeply rewarding to see this shift.”
Explore upcoming MyIBD Learning programs. To find past programs covering themes from understanding IBD basics to diet and nutrition, visit the MyIBD Learning On Demand page. Browse by topic and watch at your own pace.