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A new Australian online and phone mental health support service for young people living with cancer.

Authors :
Patterson, Pandora
McDonald, Fiona EJ
Orchard, Peter
Source :
Australasian Psychiatry. Apr2014, Vol. 22 Issue 2, p165-169. 5p.
Publication Year :
2014

Abstract

The article features the E-Mental Health Service for Young People Living With Cancer (YPLWC) service in Australia developed by CanTeen. Topics discussed include the service's purpose, outcome and value, the high incidence of mental illness in young people, statistical data on the number of young people suffering from cancer. Also discussed are cancer-related services offered through the Internet, teleconferencing and telephone counselling.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10398562
Volume :
22
Issue :
2
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Australasian Psychiatry
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
95469280
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1177/1039856213519144