Study Finds Early Mental Health Support for Men Diagnosed with Prostate Cancer
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In a recent study published in the journal Psycho-oncology Mental health screenings must be incorporated in routine prostate cancer diagnoses. The call follows new research that shows men need more support both during and immediately after a diagnosis of prostate cancer.
It’s an important finding, not only highlighting the percentage of prostate cancer patients who seek mental health support, but notably, those who do not. Every year, more than 24,000 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer, with up to 40% of patients considered at risk of mental distress.
Prostate cancer can significantly impact mental well-being, creating uncertainty and morbidity. This study described patterns of psychotropic medication and mental health service use, as a proxy measure for mental health problems, 5 years before and 5 years after prostate cancer diagnosis.
Population-based registry data was used and a total of 13,693 participants were evaluated. The researchers estimated the proportion and rates of psychotropic medication and mental health service use before and after diagnosis.
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