• By Jean Rowe, LCSW, OSW-C, CJT, Associate Director of Support Services, Young Survival Coalition  |  Oct 24, 2018

    Young Adult Cancer Survivors Need Special Support

    Young adults are at a certain stage of life development when diagnosed with cancer. They may be thinking about career decisions (i.e. do I stay in this job, go back to school or seek something new), where they want to live (e.g. hometown or move to another city), independently living…more.

    Categories: Behavioral Health, General
  • By Real World Health Care Editorial Staff  |  Sep 12, 2018

    Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Teens and Young Adults with Cancer

    This week, Real World Health Care focuses on the special behavioral health issues that can impact teens and young adults with cancer. We are delighted to share information on this topic from the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, and to feature insights from Tammy A. Schuler, PhD, a Licensed…more.

    Categories: Behavioral Health, General
  • By Linda Barlow  |  May 23, 2013

    Implementation of Health Care Law Expanding Coverage to More Young Adults

    For the first time in nearly a decade, the number of 19-25 year-olds gaining access to health insurance is on the rise, according to the Commonwealth Fund 2012 Biennial Health Insurance Survey. Researchers point to a provision in the 2010 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA or ACA), which allows young adults…more.

    Categories: Access to Care