Prioritizing your mental health during cancer treatment

Going through something as stressful as cancer treatment can take a toll on your mental health. This mental health day ensures you prioritize alleviating any mental and emotional strain you may have. Staying on top of your mental health when you have so much happening around you can be overwhelming. Use some of these tips to help you prioritize. 

Support Groups

There are many support groups for people undergoing cancer treatment. These can be great places to talk about what you are going through, both physically and emotionally, with people who truly understand it. Having a sense of comradery when going through something difficult can help put your mind at ease. 

Communicate

Leaning on the people who love you the most can help immensely during cancer treatment. Communicating with your friends and family about how you are feeling physically and mentally can help them be there for you in all the right ways. While they may not understand exactly what you are going through, having an open line of communication can help release some stress from your mental health struggles. 

Practice Self-Care

Prioritizing your mental health also means prioritizing yourself. Self-care is an amazing way to ensure you are taking the best care of yourself possible. This could mean spending time doing something you love or pampering yourself. You could apply a face mask, book a massage, or even enjoy a long walk. Whatever self-care means to you, it is important to take care of yourself while you are battling cancer. 

Professional Support

Navigating cancer treatment can be emotionally difficult. Consulting with a mental health professional or social worker can be a great chance for you to navigate some of these challenges. At NYCBS, we have numerous social workers who are here for you and your family during this difficult time. Our social workers specialize in working with cancer patients and helping those cope with treatment more effectively. Seeking professional help is a sign of strength, and it is not easy to admit you need help.

Going through cancer treatment can be difficult on your mental health. Through difficult times, it is important to prioritize your mental health and also remember that you are never alone.