Mental Health Matters

What are some mental health resources available to assist cancer survivors?

1. Individual counseling—this has been mentioned in several modules. Use this website for find a therapist near you: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists
2. Support groups—there are in person and virtual groups available based on age, cancer type, cancer stage and more. https://www.cancare.org/services/support-groups?
3. Peer mentoring programs. Consider talking to someone with a similar cancer experience. It is often beneficial to talk with someone who walked in your shoes to receive empathy and useful advice. https://www.oncolink.org/support/resources/patient-and-caregiver-peer-support-mentoring-programs https://www.cancerhopenetwork.org/
4. Mindfulness programs, yoga, reiki—these tools can help you obtain a sense of calm and connect to your body.  They all operate on the premise that your mind and body are deeply connected. Some resources include: https://reikirays.com/reiki-resources-hub/ https://www.freemindfulness.org/welcome?