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An eleven-year study by researchers at Ohio State University found that women diagnosed with breast cancer who received psychological intervention reduced their risk of death from breast cancer by more than fifty percent. The study was published in the December 2008 peer review journal of the American Cancer Society. In addition to a reduced risk of death from cancer, the study found that those who received psychological intervention had a reduced risk from all causes of death. Barbara Andersen, Professor of Psychology at OSU, theorizes that the psychological interventions reduced stress hormones which may promote cancer growth. Finding improved overall immunity among those who received psychological treatment should have a profound impact on the treatment of all cancers and could have a potential impact on the treatment of heart disease, the number one cause of death among women in this country. A Swedish study, published in the November 2008 Journal of Occupational & Environmental Medicine, may support the idea that stress can also be a factor in the development of heart disease. The ten year study of more than 3000 men found that those men who had a boss with several poor leadership ratings were more likely to experience heart attacks or other cardiac problems. Even more convincing was the fact that the negative health effects were directly correlated with the number of years of exposure to the “toxic” boss. Though many individuals may benefit from therapy, most don’t ask those they know to suggest a therapist or even mention that they are thinking of seeking help. Sometimes those who may benefit have not thought about working with a Psychologist or may have considered it and decided against the idea. Whether they are looking or not, a personal referral can help your family, your friends and colleagues feel more comfortable with the idea of seeking help. Putting them at ease and giving them an optimistic view of therapy can also improve the chance of a successful therapy outcome: that is a wonderful gift you can give to others. People are more likely to trust the recommendation of a family member or friend more than a name selected from a list. This is reasonable given that the person making the referral knows something about both the potential client and the therapist.
I don’t know if you have thought about talking to someone… I might not be a bad idea to get an objective opinion... I know a Psychologist… Let me give you a name and number; at least give her a call… I know what you think about therapy, but… You would be surprised how much it can help to just talk to a therapist… You should call Dr. Caretto... |
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