Tag: Mental health
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Mental health and growing up after losing a loved one to a brain tumour – Guest post by Ed Ryan
Ed, one of our Young Ambassadors, explains how losing his mum following her brain tumour diagnosis affected his mental health.
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The mental health effects of caring for someone who has a brain tumour – Guest post by Francesca Silverton
Francesca, one of our Young Ambassadors, explains how her mental health was affected after becoming a carer for her boyfriend when he was diagnosed with a brain tumour.
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It’s good to talk – launching our new counselling service
After the launch of our new free counselling service for those affected by a brain tumour, we spoke to three people who accessed the service during its pilot.
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Top tips to care for your mental health
In preparation for Mental Health Awareness Week 2019, we’ve pulled together six top tips for looking after your mental health that are perfect for anybody affected by a brain tumour.
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Taking care of your mental health
For anyone diagnosed with a long-term illness, mental health problems are all too common, and we know that those with a brain tumour are no different.
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Top tips for coping with change
Our community and Clinical Nurse Specialist at King’s Hospital London, Charlotte Robinson shares top tips to help you cope with change.
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Seven ways that talking about your brain tumour diagnosis can help!
Dr Katherine Carpenter shares seven reasons why starting those important conversations, and opening up about your feelings and experiences early on, really can make a significant difference to your wellbeing.
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Coping with life following a brain tumour diagnosis
12 pieces of heartfelt advice from those who truly understand what life is like when you’re diagnosed with a brain tumour.
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We know mental health can affect those living with a brain tumour, but are we doing enough?
Ally Rooney posts an open letter to doctors, nurses, and allied health professionals who care for people with a brain tumour.
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Losing Myself report reveals the hardship and isolation faced by brain tumour patients
Thousands of brain tumour patients in the UK are struggling to cope financially and emotionally in the face of ignorance about the disease, says a report out today (Monday July 20).