Mindfulness for depression management in men with prostate cancer
Amber Teigen
JAAPA March 1, 2023 DOI: 10.1097/01.jaa.0000911220.25098.91 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Case study Case report Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Population | Men with prostate cancer |
| Intervention | Mindfulness |
| Topics | Depression Meditation |
| Key findings | Argues that depression and other negative psychosocial factors are common but often undiagnosed or poorly managed in men with prostate cancer, and proposes that screening these patients for depression and considering mindfulness as an adjunctive management option could improve care. |
Abstract
ABSTRACT: Increasing incidence and survival rates of prostate cancer are leaving more men to suffer the sequelae of their diagnosis and treatment, like depression. Depression and other negative psychosocial factors significantly affect this population but often go undiagnosed and/or ineffectively managed. This case report focuses on the negative effects of prostate cancer diagnosis and treatment, the importance of screening these patients for depression, and the exploration of mindfulness as an adjunctive management option for this population.
Comparable studies
Other case reports and case series on depression, most cited first.
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