Prostate Cancer & Mental Health (Summer 2010)
Each quarter, ADHS/DBHS is partnering with the Tribal and Regional Behavioral Health Authorities (T/RBHAs) to introduce particular medical topics which impact consumers receiving behavioral health services.
For the quarter beginning July 1, 2010, our topic is "Prostate Cancer & Mental Health". Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in American men, after skin cancer. It affects 1 in 6 men, and nearly 75 men in America die from prostate cancer every day.
We are hoping that this health initiative will motivate individuals to seek consultation with medical and behavioral providers or simply to make changes in their lifestyle that will result in improved whole health.
Resources
Online resources for providers and consumers
- http://www.sw-prostatecancer.com/
- http://www.auafoundation.org/
- http://www.cancer.org/
- http://www.zerocancer.org/
Prostate Cancer and Mental Health Educational Webinar for Providers
This webinar will provide an overview of Prostate Cancer and how it affects patients with mental illness. Behavioral health providers will also learn how to address this topic with patients and how to encourage them to prevent the illness and get screened as appropriate.
Webinar date and time: July 1, 2010 at 9 am.
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