Fear of recurrence touches almost every woman who has been diagnosed with breast cancer. This guide covers: sorting through fears and finding practical ways to manage them; understanding what causes concerns to increase or resurface; learning how worries may change with transition out of treatment into the months, years and decades ahead; concrete ways of
Continue ReadingThis book has been compiled primarily for use by people in rural and remote areas. It aims to provide an additional resource for prevention, early detection, intervention, self-help, and education in relation to some common mental health issues and mental disorders. [Introduction, ]
Continue ReadingSymptoms of anxiety and depression are common and distressing, but effective strategies to manage these symptoms are available. Drawing on her clinical experience working with women, Jennifer Ahrens, senior clinician with the North Eastern Victorian Primary Mental health team discusses managing stress and depression.
Continue ReadingIf you're experiencing worry or distress or tension, one thing is certain – you're not the only one. Most of us feel anxious at times, related to work, family or social life, health, finances, world events, or some reason we can't even identify. Meditation can reduce these overwhelming feelings and repetitive thoughts, break the worry-habit,
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