Nurses Trained in Mental Health Problems Due to Cancer

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Nearly a thousand practice nurses at GP practices have been trained over the past two years in recognizing and managing mental health issues in people with and after cancer. This improves treatment and support. Moreover, it reduces the pressure on mental healthcare services. This is reported by the Dutch Cancer Society (KWF Kankerbestrijding). According to the organization, one-third of people who have cancer or who have had the disease need car…

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Mental health is sometimes talked about more than physical health. Less is said about the mental health problems that arise due to physical illness. One in three cancer patients struggles with depression, anxiety, or some other mental health problem. The diagnosis comes as a shock to both the patient and their loved ones.

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AMSTERDAM (ANP) - Over the past two years, almost a thousand general practitioners have been trained in recognizing and supervising mental complaints in people with and after cancer. This improves treatment and support. In addition, the pressure on mental health care is being reduced...