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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 Jeffrey Kendall, PsyD, Director of Oncology Supportive Care, University of Minnesota Cancer Center | Jul 5, 2018

Oncology Distress Screening: Integral to Patient-Centered Care

Oncology professionals and organizations around the world have come to realize the diagnosis and treatment of cancer can evoke significant levels of distress for cancer patients and their families. The Institute of Medicine’s 2008 report, Cancer Care for the Whole Patient: Meeting Psychosocial Health Needs, called attention to the importance…more.

Categories: 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 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 Ken Goodman, LCSW, Anxiety and OCD Treatment of the Valley and Clinical Fellow, Anxiety and Depression Association of America | Apr 4, 2018

How to Get Over It: Fear of Vomiting

This week, Real World Health Care provides information on the fear of vomit by sharing an article originally published by the Anxiety and Depression Association of America. We encourage you to visit the ADAA blog to read or take part in the lively commentary discussion that follows the original post…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 Krista Zodet, President/CEO, HealthWell Foundation | Mar 7, 2018

Behavioral Health: A Costly and Often Untreated Aspect of Chronic Illness

Mental health is the costliest medical condition in the nation, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). It devastates individuals, families and communities. For many, behavioral health problems do not exist in a vacuum; they are inextricably linked with serious medical illnesses such as heart disease, stroke, cancer…more.

Categories: Behavioral Health, General
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