Archivos del autor: Kveloce

Enhancing Cancer Prevention for Individuals with Mental Health Challenges: The Role of Patient Navigators in the CO-CAPTAIN Project

In 2019, The Lancet Psychiatry Commission highlighted a critical issue: «the poor physical health of people with mental illness is a multifaceted, transdiagnostic, and global problem» (Steptoe and Fancourt, 2019). The Commission noted that individuals with mental health problems have a lower life expectancy compared to those without, partly due to «poor clinical management,» and…

Addressing Disparities in Cancer and Mental Health Care: An Urgent Challenge for Europe.

Mental health and cancer care are two critical areas of health care that are unfortunately often addressed independently. However, the intersection between these two fields is increasingly evident and requires comprehensive and coordinated attention. In Europe, we face the challenge of addressing disparities in cancer and mental health care to ensure that everyone has access…

Psycho-oncology: Caring for the Emotional Well-being of Cancer Patients

A diagnosis of cancer represents a profoundly shocking moment for any individual. Beyond the inherent medical challenges, the experience of coping with this disease carries a significant mental and emotional burden. In this first article, we delve into the field of psycho-oncology, a discipline that focuses on providing psychosocial support to patients coping with cancer.…