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  • By Real World Health Care Editorial Staff  |  Aug 1, 2018

    Biopsychosocial Care Vital to Well-Being of Cancer Patients

    This week, Real World Health Care brings you an interview with Jon Levenson, M.D., Associate Professor of Psychiatry at Columbia University Medical Center, and member of the American Psychiatric Association’s Council on Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry. Dr. Levenson spoke about some of the challenges facing psychiatrists and integrated health teams when caring…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.

    Categories: Access to Care, Behavioral Health, General
  • 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 Real World Health Care Editorial Staff  |  Mar 20, 2018

    Can Psychosocial Care Increase the Value of Cancer Care?

    This week, Real World Health Care interviews Suzanne M. Miller, PhD, Professor of Cancer Prevention and Control and Director of Patient Empowerment and Health Decision Making at Fox Chase Cancer Center (FCCC). Dr. Miller is on the Board of Directors of the HealthWell Foundation and the Society of Behavioral Medicine…more.

    Categories: Behavioral Health, General
  • By Real World Health Care Editorial Staff  |  Feb 21, 2018

    Multiple Sclerosis: Overcoming Pain

    In March, Real World Health Care will launch a new series focusing on the behavioral health impacts of chronic illnesses. Until then, we will revisit a few of our recent blog posts that touch briefly on related behavioral health issues. This week, we revisit our interview with Dawn Ehde, PhD, Department of…more.

    Categories: General, Pain Management
  • By Real World Health Care Editorial Staff  |  Feb 7, 2018

    Pain Management for Cancer Survivors

    In March, Real World Health Care will launch a new series focusing on the behavioral health impacts of chronic illnesses. Until then, we will revisit a few of our recent blog posts that touch briefly on related behavioral health issues. This week, we revisit our interview with Judith A. Paice, PhD,…more.

    Categories: General, Pain Management
  • By Real World Health Care Editorial Staff  |  Jan 24, 2018

    Patient Agitation in Alzheimer’s Disease: Implications for Patients and Caregivers

    In March, Real World Health Care will launch a new series focusing on the behavioral health impacts of chronic illnesses. Until then, we will revisit a few of our recent blog posts that touch briefly on related behavioral health issues. This week, we feature our interview with Anton Porsteinsson, MD, Department…more.

    Categories: Alzheimer's Disease, General