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  • 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
  • By Real World Health Care Editorial Staff  |  Feb 21, 2018

    Multiple Sclerosis: Overcoming Pain

    In March, Real World Health Care will launch a new series focusing on the behavioral health impacts of chronic illnesses. Until then, we will revisit a few of our recent blog posts that touch briefly on related behavioral health issues. This week, we revisit our interview with Dawn Ehde, PhD, Department of…more.

    Categories: General, Pain Management
  • By Real World Health Care Editorial Staff  |  Feb 7, 2018

    Pain Management for Cancer Survivors

    In March, Real World Health Care will launch a new series focusing on the behavioral health impacts of chronic illnesses. Until then, we will revisit a few of our recent blog posts that touch briefly on related behavioral health issues. This week, we revisit our interview with Judith A. Paice, PhD,…more.

    Categories: General, Pain Management
  • By Real World Health Care Editorial Staff  |  Jan 24, 2018

    Patient Agitation in Alzheimer’s Disease: Implications for Patients and Caregivers

    In March, Real World Health Care will launch a new series focusing on the behavioral health impacts of chronic illnesses. Until then, we will revisit a few of our recent blog posts that touch briefly on related behavioral health issues. This week, we feature our interview with Anton Porsteinsson, MD, Department…more.

    Categories: Alzheimer's Disease, General
  • By Real World Health Care Editorial Staff  |  Dec 20, 2017

    Helping Others Get the Help They Need

    Editor’s Note: We conclude our series on Multiple Myeloma with a profile of a patient who was struggling to afford her treatments until she received a grant from our sponsor, the HealthWell Foundation.  The searing back pain was the first indication to Marilyn Gould that something wasn’t quite right. The…more.

    Categories: General, Multiple Myeloma