The Intersection of Behavioral Health, Cancer, and Rehabilitation: A Whole-Person Approach

Cancer is a life-changing diagnosis that affects more than just the body—it touches every aspect of a person’s life, including their mental and emotional well-being. Addressing these interconnected challenges requires a comprehensive treatment approach that supports the whole person, not just the physical symptoms of the disease.

Behavioral health (BH) treatment and cancer rehabilitation services offer a powerful combination to help patients navigate the emotional, mental, and physical tolls of cancer. Through a partnership between entities like ReVital Cancer Rehab and Forge Health, individuals can access a unique and integrated approach to care that prioritizes their overall recovery and quality of life.

ReVital Cancer Rehab specializes in rehabilitation services tailored to cancer patients, offering physical therapy, pain management, and recovery support to help individuals regain strength, mobility, and energy. Meanwhile, Forge Health brings expertise in behavioral health treatment, addressing mental health challenges such as depression, anxiety, trauma, and substance use disorders that often arise alongside or after cancer treatment.

Together, this collaboration delivers a holistic care model that emphasizes:

• Physical rehabilitation to restore strength and mobility.
• Integrated treatment plans that are designed to empower patients and improve their overall well-being.
• Behavioral health care to address emotional resilience, coping strategies, and mental health challenges.

Use this quick self-screener to determine if you or someone you know might benefit from cancer rehabilitation and behavioral health support:

• Are you currently undergoing cancer treatment (chemotherapy, radiation, surgery, etc.)?
• Are you recovering from recent cancer-related procedures?
• Are you experiencing side effects from treatment that are impacting your physical or emotional well-being?

• Are you struggling with basic activities of daily living (e.g., walking, dressing, bathing)?
• Have you experienced significant loss of strength, endurance, or flexibility due to cancer treatment or recovery?

• Are you experiencing significant pain or fatigue that interferes with your daily functioning or quality of life?
• Are you finding limited relief from pain, even with medication?

• Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or depressed about your cancer diagnosis or treatment?
• Do you need emotional support, coping strategies, or counseling?

• Are you motivated to participate in a program to improve your physical function, emotional well-being, and overall quality of life?
• Are you interested in cancer-related fatigue management, pain management, physical therapy, and recovery support?