Growing research aims at helping cancer patients in distress access most-likely-to-help self-care options, from Mindfulness training to Web-based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)

Conclusions: This online CBT intervention was associated with greater decreases in distress for those patients who more closely adhered to the program. Given the low costs and high accessibility of this intervention approach, even if only effective for subgroups of patients, the potential impact may be substantial. The Conversation in Context The State of Mindfulness Science: 10 Key Research Findings to Encourage and Guide your Meditation Practice in 2018 Under what conditions can mindfulness courses help health care workers manage stress and burnout? FDA clears first CBT-based digital therapeutic to treat substance abuse disorders Presentation by Dr. Tom Insel during the 2017 SharpBrains Virtual Summit: Brain Health & Enhancement in the Digital Age (December 5–7th):
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