Resources for Warriors
Mental Health Matters
Mental Health MattersManifesting mental health to help improve self care. by Julie Good-DawsonMaintaining overall health is an important part of creating a fulfilling lifestyle, and this includes taking care of one’s mental health. Unfortunately, many people don’t...
Camp Kesem, A Child’s Friend Through and Beyond a Parent’s Cancer
Camp Kesem: A Child's Friend Through and Beyond a Parent's CancerCamp Kesem is a free, week-long overnight summer camp experience designed for children ages 6 to 18 who are impacted by a parent's cancer. Learn more about the camp here >>
Coping with special occasions
Coping with special occasionsMany of us associate events such as religious holidays with seeing family and friends, parties and lots of eating and drinking. It is a time of celebration. But when you have cancer, you might tire more easily. Your cancer or treatment may...
Talking to children about cancer
Talking to children about cancerCancer is a difficult topic to talk about. You might have doubts or concerns about talking to your kids about a cancer diagnosis. It is not easy to decide what or when to tell them. The information on this page aims to help you talk to...
Counselling and cancer
Counselling and cancerCounselling can help you come to terms with your cancer. Understanding what it is and how it can help, can help you decide if it is right for you. Read the full article here >>
Where to get support for mental health
Where to get support for mental healthThere is no one type of support that is best for everyone, and different things work for different people at different times. It is OK to stop a type of support if it is not working for you. Read the full article here >>
How cancer can make you feel
How cancer can make you feelAfter a diagnosis of cancer, you might have a range of feelings including fear, sadness, anxiety and depression. These are normal responses to a stressful life experience. Read the full article here >>
Mental health when caring for someone with cancer
Mental health when caring for someone with cancerCaring for the needs of someone with cancer can be a satisfying and positive thing. It can bring loved ones or carers closer to the person with cancer and strengthen the bond between people. For many people caring...
Mental health during and after cancer treatment
Mental health during and after cancer treatmentIt is common to struggle with your mental health when you have cancer. This can happen at diagnosis, during treatment or once treatment has finished. Read the full article here >>
Mental health when you are diagnosed with cancer (Quick Guide)
Mental health when you are diagnosed with cancer (Quick Guide)Feeling overwhelmed and out of control is common when you are first diagnosed with cancer. But there is support available and things you can do. Read the full article here >>