Mental Health Care for Cancer Patients and Their Loved Ones

Integrating psychological well-being into the whole-person care of people impacted by cancer.

Forge Health’s partnership with Thyme Care provides integrated and coordinated mental health care to cancer patients, their families, and caregivers.

Mental health issues are often overlooked when it comes to cancer care. By taking the time to address the variety of psychological, behavioral, emotional, and social issues that arise for cancer patients and their loved ones, we can help improve their quality of life and make the experience of cancer easier.

How We Help

We’re here to help you navigate the emotional roller coaster of cancer, from the moment of diagnosis. Everyone copes differently, and our experienced clinicians will help you find the path that’s right for you.

Understanding your feelings and experiences is essential to helping you manage your physical and emotional wellbeing. Forge Health providers deliver care in a welcoming and safe environment, offering a range of services to support your needs.

Everyone’s journey is unique, especially with the ever-changing nature of cancer treatment. That’s why we’re dedicated to offering flexible care that accommodates your evolving schedule. Our clinicians are available both in-person and virtually, so you can engage with them at one of our office locations or from the comfort of your own home – whichever works best for you. No matter where you are, our commitment to you remains the same – we will be there for you when and where you need us.

For Patients

 

  • One-on-one support and counseling to help you cope with depression, anxiety, stress, and other emotional responses associated with cancer and its treatment. Additional topics may include:
    • Managing fear, anger, and grief
    • Exploring strategies for relaxation and stress reduction
    • Working through the decision-making process
    • Adapting to the physical symptoms of cancer and the side effects of treatment, such as pain, insomnia, and cancer-related cognitive impairment (“chemobrain”)
    • Developing strategies for dealing with fatigue
    • Coping with changes in body image
    • Examining ways to improve communication with family, friends, and health care providers
    • Identifying positive lifestyle changes
  • Medication treatment, as appropriate, for co-occurring mental health conditions such as adjustment disorder, anxiety disorders, and major depression

For Caregivers

 

  • Individual counseling to help you address the unique challenges faced by caregivers
  • Supportive therapy for the development of coping skills and stress management
  • Guidance in developing new communication strategies to better manage difficult conversations
  • Education about the caregiving role and how to manage its emotional and physical demands
  • Grief counseling to help you process any changes in family dynamics
  • Referrals to other community resources such as support groups and financial assistance

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