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Depression

Guideline and Algorithm


The Pan-Canadian Practice Guideline and symptom management algorithm help healthcare professionals identify, assess and appropriately manage depression in adults with cancer.



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Patient Guides


This guide is for people who have depression before, during or after cancer treatment. It can be used by patients, family, friends or caregivers. It does not replace advice from your healthcare team.

This patient guide is available in 6 languages.



Patient Guide
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Recommended Resources

Canadian Mental Health Association

Services and support information for people who are experiencing mental illness

Depression

Information from the National Cancer Institute

The Healing Journey

Online or in-person course offered through Wellspring to help with depression, anxiety and other symptoms

The Emotional Facts of Life with Cancer (PDF)

Booklet from the Canadian Association of Psychosocial Oncology, available in English and French

Mood Gym

Free interactive self-help program to learn cognitive behavioural therapy

Reframe Health

Video about the power of your own mind in helping to manage stress

Free Guided Meditations

Audio files from the UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center