Coping and Emotional Support

Patients may face emotional challenges after having childhood cancer, blood disorder, or other illness. Learn how to support emotional health and well-being.

Friendships are an important part of teenage life. Find tips on how teens can manage friends and social relationships after cancer.

The end of cancer treatment may have long-term emotional effects. Learn more about lasting psychological consequences and how to deal with them.

It’s not unusual to experience changes in your friendships when you are going through cancer treatment. Friends can be a source of support.

Facing a serious medical condition as a teen or young adult can be overwhelming. Learn ways to cope.

You may wonder about dating during cancer. Learn about questions you should ask and things to consider.

It’s normal and healthy to have an emotional reaction to your cancer diagnosis. Learn about caring for emotional health during cancer.

Writing down feelings in a journal may help you deal with them. Learn how keeping a journal can help you express and put thoughts into perspective.

Determining one’s sexual orientation or gender identity can be more complex during pediatric serious illnesses like cancer. Learn about issues affecting LGBTQ+ youth who are facing illness.

Online support resources can provide a way to connect with other teens and young adults with cancer. Find support groups and mentors.

Survivor guilt is when you feel guilty after surviving an event that others did not. Not all childhood cancer survivors will experience this feeling, but it’s not uncommon.

Cancer may affect how you relate to yourself and others. Learn how to nurture these connections.

Children and teens dealing with a serious illness can also experience anxiety. Learn more about anxiety, how to treat it, and how to support your child during a difficult diagnosis.

Depression is a mental health concern for children and teens facing a serious illness. Learn about symptoms of depression and what families can do to help.

Guilt is a common feeling for parents of children with a serious illness. Parents may feel powerless or blame themselves. Learn ways to help manage guilt.

Mental health is important when your child is diagnosed with a serious illness. Learn more about resources available to you and your family during this time.

Psychologists and other mental health providers can help your child adjust to serious illness. Learn how psychology and mental health services can help