Receiving confirmation of a medical diagnosis can not only affect the individual’s mental health and well-being, but also those around them. Precise Behavioral Health Executive Vice President Luke Raymond informs there are programs out there, allowing you to connect with others:
“There is this idea now of integrating resources into existing health care infrastructure. For example, oncology, if someone has a diagnosis of cancer, there are now programs that are specifically designed to promote that survivorship. It is not just for the individual who has been diagnosed, but it is also support groups for caregivers and family members and collateral people involved in those situations,” says Raymond.
“The same thing is true in other conditions. Cardiology for example, individuals who get diagnosed with cardiac conditions or have a surgery are at a high risk of depression. People in the field have recognized that, so they implemented these programs designed to mitigate some of those concerns as they come up. The advice I would give to someone who is going through a diagnosis, talk to your healthcare provider and see what resources are available to get connected to all the different programs,” Raymond adds.
In general, Raymond states getting plenty of sleep, eating the right foods, and exercising can help manage social and emotional health.
