The Importance of Mental Healthcare for Women Struggling With a Cancer Diagnosis

Sonal Jagasia, MD MPH will lecture on the Intersection of Cancer and Mental Health, and everything in between.
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Sonal Jagasia, MD MPH will lecture on the Intersection of Cancer and Mental Health, and everything in between.

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ABOUT THIS LECTURE

Target Audience: various individuals and professionals involved in cancer care, support, and advocacy- ie healthcare professionals, patients and survivors, family/caregivers, public health professionals, educational institutions, general public.

Learning objectives:

-Understanding the Intersection of Cancer and Mental Health

-Identifying Barriers to Mental Health Support

-Importance of Coping Strategies and Resilience Building

-Self-care and Well-being

-Fostering Empathy and Supportive Communication

-Evaluating Impact of Stigma

-Promoting Advocacy and Empowerment

 

(This lecture is part of our Empowering Women In The Face Of Cancer: Navigating The Path Forward)

The Speaker

Sonal Jagasia, MD MPH
Sonal Jagasia is a psychiatrist in Washington, District of Columbia and is affiliated with MedStar Georgetown University Hospital. She received her medical degree from University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine and has been in practice between 11-20 years.

The Speaker(s)

Sonal Jagasia, MD MPH
Sonal Jagasia is a psychiatrist in Washington, District of Columbia and is affiliated with MedStar Georgetown University Hospital. She received her medical degree from University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine and has been in practice between 11-20 years.

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