Tag: Mental Health
Coping with Cancer Recurrence
Receiving another cancer diagnosis can be a shock, but you can get through it. Learn why cancer sometimes comes back, what treatment options are available and, most importantly, how to cope.
Coming Back from Chemo Brain
Think about this scenario: Your cancer is gone or in remission, but there are new problems. You find yourself asking the same question over and over, have trouble concentrating at work or need more sticky note reminders. You may have developed “chemo brain.” But what is it and how to you cope?
Trauma Response: Understanding How Trauma Affects Everyone Differently
Recognizing a trauma response will help provide a lifetime of healing and better medical care.
The Connection Between Diabetes and Mental Health
Did you know that having diabetes can affect your mental health? Beyond the physical aspects of diabetes management, the disease can cause complications and health problems that may create or worsen symptoms of depression, stress, anxiety and other psychiatric disorders. But whether you have diabetes or are a caregiver for someone who has it, you should know that you are not alone.
Men: Take Your Health Back!
It’s no secret over the last year or so, some of our healthy habits have been on the decline. As the weather warms up, it’s a perfect time to recommit to your wellness goals. UMMS can help you get back on track.
7 Tips for Dealing With Chronic Insomnia
Do you have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep? Millions of Americans have some type of sleep disorder, which is any condition that negatively impacts the ability to sleep. Thankfully, there are ways to get the rest you need.
Suicide Prevention: How to Recognize Red Flags—and Where to Reach Out for Help
Suicide is complicated and can be very scary to talk about. But it is an important conversation to have – one that could save lives. Suicide is preventable.
Are You Experiencing Situational Depression?
Having trouble adjusting to a life circumstance or event, such as the death or illness of a loved one, loss of a job, financial difficulties or others, could cause situational depression. Learn what it is, how you can beat it, and steps you can take to prevent it.
Caring for Your Mental Health when You Have Cancer
Let’s explore the toll cancer can take on a person’s mental health along with helpful strategies patients and their loved ones can use to improve their emotional symptoms.
Crucial Conversations: 10 Tips for Handling Difficult Conversations with Family
Addressing an issue with a family member can be stressful, but with the right tools, you can keep the conversation productive. Use these 10 tips to prepare for difficult conversations.