• By Real World Health Care Editorial Staff  |  Nov 7, 2018

    What Comes Next: How to Find the Right Therapist

    For the past several months, Real World Health Care has focused on the behavioral health issues that can impact people living with cancer, their caregivers and their loved ones. We’ve brought you insights from therapists, social workers and mental health professionals, and we’ve highlighted the numerous resources available from a…more.

    Categories: Behavioral Health, General
  • By Ashley Goodman, Executive Assistant & Social Media Manager, Kidney Cancer Association  |  Aug 29, 2018

    Strength In Numbers: How Peer Support Empowers Those Coping with Cancer

    Online peer support groups are growing and it’s easy to see why. Peer support groups offer those dealing with a difficult diagnosis such as cancer, the chance to find empowerment, support and guidance from other members who are going through a similar situation. Inspire, which is an online patient-driven community,…more.

    Categories: Behavioral Health, General
  • By Real World Health Care Editorial Staff  |  Aug 15, 2018

    Childhood Cancer: Financial Distress Hits Families Hard

    This week, Real World Health Care focuses on emotional stress associated with childhood cancer. We hear from Jessica Cook, MSW, Patient & Family Services Coordinator for the National Children’s Cancer Society (NCCS), about the services NCCS offers to help patients’ families cope with the disease’s devastating financial toll. Supporting Families…more.

    Categories: Behavioral Health, General
  • By Real World Health Care Editorial Staff  |  Jul 18, 2018

    Community Cancer Practices Tackle Behavioral Health Concerns

    This week, Real World Health Care brings you an interview with Robert “Bo” Gamble, director of strategic practice initiatives, Community Oncology Alliance (COA). COA is the only organization dedicated solely to community oncology, where the majority of Americans with cancer are treated. We discussed the importance of allowing cancer patients…more.

  • By Real World Health Care Editorial Staff  |  Jun 18, 2018

    Oncology Social Workers Play Important Role in Cancer Care

    Real World Health Care is delighted to shine a spotlight on the Association of Oncology Social Workers (AOSW) and its Patient Centered Research Collaborative for Psychosocial Oncology (PCRC). We spoke with the PCRC’s Project Lead, Bradley Zebrack, PhD, MSW, MPH, FAPOS. Dr. Zebrack is Professor at the University of Michigan…more.

    Categories: Behavioral Health, General
  • By Real World Health Care Editorial Staff  |  May 30, 2018

    Psychosocial Care for Children with Cancer

    This week, Real World Health Care brings you an interview with Lori Wiener, PhD, DCSW, LCSW-C, Co-Director, Behavioral Health Core and Director, Psychosocial Support and Research Program, Pediatric Oncology Branch, Center for Cancer Research, National Cancer Institute. We asked Dr. Wiener to talk about psychosocial problems facing children with cancer…more.

    Categories: Behavioral Health, General
  • 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
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