https://onlinecommunity.cancercouncil.com.au/t5/Coping-with-a-loved-one-s-cancer/The-impact-cancer-has-on-mental-health/m-p/33809#M4158 <P>Hello, my name is Mel.&nbsp;</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>My dad was diagnosed with prostate cancer and i know i personally struggled with mental health as a result. I'm also a university student, studying Social Design where the aim is to create change. My aim is to increase awareness of the&nbsp;mental health of those impacted by all kinds of cancers and hopefully encourage people &nbsp;start a conversation about it.&nbsp;</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>For anyone who would like to support me in this project, I do have a few questions to give me some insight on the issue.&nbsp;</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>1. How has cancer and mental health impacted you or someone you know?</P><P>2. Was any support available to you during or after that difficult time?</P><P>3. What barriers do you think prevent people from accessing help?</P><P>4. What people or places helped you most during that time ?</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>Thank you in advance for your love and support.&nbsp;</P> Sun, 29 Mar 2020 02:10:51 GMT Mel29 2020-03-29T02:10:51Z https://onlinecommunity.cancercouncil.com.au/t5/Coping-with-a-loved-one-s-cancer/The-impact-cancer-has-on-mental-health/m-p/33809#M4158 <P>Hello, my name is Mel.&nbsp;</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>My dad was diagnosed with prostate cancer and i know i personally struggled with mental health as a result. I'm also a university student, studying Social Design where the aim is to create change. My aim is to increase awareness of the&nbsp;mental health of those impacted by all kinds of cancers and hopefully encourage people &nbsp;start a conversation about it.&nbsp;</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>For anyone who would like to support me in this project, I do have a few questions to give me some insight on the issue.&nbsp;</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>1. How has cancer and mental health impacted you or someone you know?</P><P>2. Was any support available to you during or after that difficult time?</P><P>3. What barriers do you think prevent people from accessing help?</P><P>4. What people or places helped you most during that time ?</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>Thank you in advance for your love and support.&nbsp;</P> Sun, 29 Mar 2020 02:10:51 GMT https://onlinecommunity.cancercouncil.com.au/t5/Coping-with-a-loved-one-s-cancer/The-impact-cancer-has-on-mental-health/m-p/33809#M4158 Mel29 2020-03-29T02:10:51Z