Category: Mental Health
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Long-Term Cognitive Effects of Chemotherapy
Many years ago, my ex-husband’s grandmother (Grandma L) was diagnosed with leukemia in her late seventies and went through some intense cancer treatments that eventually put it into remission. Some late effects of cancer treatment can also lead to psychological problems. After treatment was complete, as a cancer survivor, Grandma L experienced anxiety and depression.…
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How Does Family Conflict Affect Mental Health
A few years ago, my ex-husband and I went through a brutal divorce, which created a mental health crisis for my sons and I. My one son attempted to end his life, and the other son’s anxiety was at an all-time high. In fact, it was almost crippling for him. I struggled immensely with depression…