Featured Partners

Know Diabetes by Heart logo.
American Diabetes Association logo.
Colorectal Cancer Alliance logo.
CardioSmart logo.
National LGBT Cancer Network logo.
Food Outreach logo in green with illustrated basket of whole foods.
Association of Community Cancer Centers logo.
Cancer Support Community logo with a red rising sun icon to the left of black text.
NCODA logo with white text on an orange circle half-outlined in blue.
Anxiety and Depression Association of America logo.
American Psychosocial Oncology Society logo with blue United States icon to the left of black acronym.
Hematology/Oncology Pharmacy Association logo with colorful interlocking square design to the left of gray text.
Circular Community Oncology Alliance logo in red, white, and blue.
Caregiver Action Network logo with blue text and an orange exclamation point with acronym "CAN" in the dot.
Family Reach logo in purple and green with two green swaths on the left.
Compass to Care logo in blue and purple with silhouette of two girls standing together overlaid on a compass shape.
Mercy Medical Angels logo with blue text and medical cross and red icons of a plane, bus, train, and caduceus.
  • By Real World Health Care Editorial Staff  |  May 16, 2018

    Caregiver Conundrum: Supporting the Psychosocial Needs of the Cancer Support System

    This week, Real World Health Care is delighted to highlight the American Psychosocial Oncology Society (APOS). We spoke with APOS President-Elect Vicki Kennedy, LCSW, executive director of Oncology Strategy & Patient Engagement at Cullari Communications Global. Ms. Kennedy shared insights on how APOS is addressing the psychosocial needs of cancer…more.

    Categories: Behavioral Health, General
  • By Real World Health Care Editorial Staff  |  May 2, 2018

    Identification, Intervention and Integration: Why Earlier Is Better

    This week, Real World Health Care brings you an interview with Paul Gionfriddo, president and CEO of Mental Health America (MHA), the nation’s oldest mental health advocacy organization. MHA promotes mental health as a critical part of overall wellness, including prevention services for all; early identification and intervention for those…more.

    Categories: Behavioral Health, General
  • By Hildy Dillon, Vice President, Education and Support Programs, Cancer Support Community  |  Apr 18, 2018

    Cancer Affects More Than the Body

    As the largest professionally led nonprofit network of cancer support worldwide, the Cancer Support Community (CSC), including its Gilda’s Club affiliates, is dedicated to ensuring that all people impacted by cancer are empowered by knowledge, strengthened by action, and sustained by community. CSC achieves its mission through three areas: direct…more.

    Categories: Behavioral Health, General
  • By Ken Goodman, LCSW, Anxiety and OCD Treatment of the Valley and Clinical Fellow, Anxiety and Depression Association of America  |  Apr 4, 2018

    How to Get Over It: Fear of Vomiting

    This week, Real World Health Care provides information on the fear of vomit by sharing an article originally published by the Anxiety and Depression Association of America. We encourage you to visit the ADAA blog to read or take part in the lively commentary discussion that follows the original post…more.

    Categories: Behavioral Health, General
  • By Real World Health Care Editorial Staff  |  Mar 20, 2018

    Can Psychosocial Care Increase the Value of Cancer Care?

    This week, Real World Health Care interviews Suzanne M. Miller, PhD, Professor of Cancer Prevention and Control and Director of Patient Empowerment and Health Decision Making at Fox Chase Cancer Center (FCCC). Dr. Miller is on the Board of Directors of the HealthWell Foundation and the Society of Behavioral Medicine…more.

    Categories: Behavioral Health, General
  • By Krista Zodet, President/CEO, HealthWell Foundation  |  Mar 7, 2018

    Behavioral Health: A Costly and Often Untreated Aspect of Chronic Illness

    Mental health is the costliest medical condition in the nation, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). It devastates individuals, families and communities. For many, behavioral health problems do not exist in a vacuum; they are inextricably linked with serious medical illnesses such as heart disease, stroke, cancer…more.

    Categories: Behavioral Health, General