Psychological Treatment of Patients With Cancer (Clinical Health Psychology Series)

Mental health providers working in oncology encounter a broad spectrum of patients and situations. From innumerable forms of disease at various stages of progression, to the wide range of medication side effects and varying prognoses, cancer treatment is incredibly complex. And practitioners—like the patients they serve—can be easily overwhelmed. Psychological Treatment of Patients With Cancer offers a succinct but comprehensive guide to psycho-oncological practice. Designed to build a foundation of knowledge that tackles the depth and breadth of the field, this volume includes a range of psychological interventions aimed at helping patients cope with cancer treatment. Chapters describe assessment and treatment of common problems including depression, anxiety, fatigue, sexual dysfunction, and cover broader themes in cancer care including the impact on families. Brief, easy to digest, and highly approachable, this is a must‐have resource for practitioners and advanced graduate students in the field of psycho‐oncology. Mental health providers working in oncology encounter a broadspectrum of patients and situations. From innumerable forms ofdisease at various stages of progression, to the wide range ofmedication side effects and varying prognoses, cancer treatment isincredibly complex. And practitioners-like the patients theyserve-can be easily overwhelmed. Psychological Treatment ofPatients With Cancer offers a succinct but comprehensive guideto psycho-oncological practice. Designed to build a foundation ofknowledge that tackles the depth and breadth of the field, thisvolume includes a range of psychological interventions aimed athelping patients cope with cancer treatment. Chapters describeassessment and treatment of common problems including depression,anxiety, fatigue, sexual dysfunction, and cover broader themes incancer care including the impact on families. Brief, easy todigest, and highly approachable, this is a must‐have resource forpractitioners and advanced graduate students in the field ofpsycho‐oncology. This volume describes a range of psychologicalinterventions aimed at helping patients cope with cancer treatment.Chapters describe assessment and treatment of common problemsincluding depression, anxiety, fatigue, sexual dysfunction, andcover broader themes in cancer care including the impact onfamilies. Brief, easy to digest, and highly approachable, this is amust‐have resource for practitioners and advanced graduate studentsin or interested in the field of psycho‐oncology Mental health providers working in oncology encounter a broad spectrum of patients and situations. From innumerable forms of disease at various stages of progression, to the wide range of medication side effects and varying prognoses, cancer treatment is incredibly complex. And practitioners like the patients they serve can be easily overwhelmed. Psychological Treatment of Patients With Cancer offers a succinct but comprehensive guide to psycho-oncological practice. Designed to build a foundation of knowledge that tackles the depth and breadth of the field, this volume includes a range of psychological interventions aimed at helping patients cope with cancer treatment. Chapters describe assessment and treatment of common problems including depression, anxiety, fatigue, sexual dysfunction, as well as broader themes in cancer care, including the impact on families. Brief, easy to digest, and highly approachable, this is a must-have resource for practitioners and advanced graduate students in the field of psycho-oncology. The Clinical Health Psychology Series is designed to provide a comprehensive but concise overview of practice in specific areas, including integrated primary care, cardiology, oncology, and more. Each book in the series provides broad coverage of the topic and is intended specifically for mental and behavioral health professionals who are new to that field. Contents Series Foreword Introduction Part I An Overview of Psychosocial Oncology Chapter 1 An Overview of Cancer for the Mental Health Professional Chapter 2 Etiology and Sociocultural Factors Related to Cancer Chapter 3 Standard Medical Treatments for Cancer and Patient Decision Making Part II Psychological Assessment and Interventions for Common Comorbid Problems Chapter 4 Assessment and Treatment of Depression Chapter 5 Assessment and Treatment of Anxiety Chapter 6 Sleep Dysregulation and Fatigue Chapter 7 Sexual Dysfunction and Negative Body Image Chapter 8 Impact of Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment on the Family, and the Role of Social Support Chapter 9 Posttreatment Psychological Sequelae Chapter 10 Existential Themes in Cancer Care Chapter 11 Future Directions in Practice and Clinician Self-Care References Index About the Author An Overview Of Cancer For The Mental Health Professional -- Etiology And Socio-cultural Factors Related To Cancer -- Standard Medical Treatments For Cancer And Patient Decision-making -- Assessment And Treatment Of Depression -- Assessment And Treatment Of Anxiety -- Sleep Dysregulation And Fatigue -- Sexual Dysfunction And Negative Body Image -- Impact Of Medical Condition On The Family And The Role Of Social Support -- Post-treatment Psychological Sequelae -- Existential Themes In Cancer Care -- Future Directions Of Practice And Clinician Self-care. Ellen A. Dornelas. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. This succinct but comprehensive guide to psycho-oncological practice describes a range of psychological interventions aimed at helping patients cope with cancer treatment.