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Mental Health & Breast Cancer: Is Breast Cancer Affecting Your Mental Health?

increase breast cancer survivors’ overall mental well-being. 

Talk to a therapist, who can listen objectively and help you cope. 

In addition, you may consider a combination of group therapy, which allows women to share emotional support, and individual therapy, which helps women learn problem-solving skills and alter patterns of thinking. 

You should always communicate your moods and emotions with your doctor and healthcare team as they can connect you with the appropriate help. 

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If all else fails, your doctor may recommend taking anti-depressant medications. There are a variety of effective medications available that you might be prescribed to address any underlying chemical components of your anxiety or depression.

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October 4, 2022 by Blackdoctor

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