The CO-CAPTAIN project is being implemented in several European countries, including Spain, Poland and Greece, but today we will focus on its pilot in Austria. This pioneering initiative aims to provide personalised, evidence-based cancer prevention navigation for individuals facing mental health problems. Through a person-centred approach, CO-CAPTAIN aims to address risk factors such as smoking…
Mental health problems are associated with an increased burden of illness. Furthermore, somatic illnesses represent an additional potential problem for people with mental health problems, partly due to increased risk factors and ‘diagnostic overshadowing’. Nevertheless, people with mental disorders seek professional support late or not at all. Promoting health literacy and empowerment are important starting…
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…
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…
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.…