10/10/2025
๐๐ World Mental Health Day: The MindโBody Connection in Cancer Care๐๐
Today, on , letโs pause to honour something often overlooked in cancer journeys โ the power of the mind.
๐ง โจ Mental health isnโt just โin your headโ โ it shapes how your body heals, how you respond to treatment, and how you find strength in each new day.
Studies show that stress, anxiety, and depression can affect immune function, sleep, and even inflammation levels โ all of which matter deeply when facing cancer.
But the good news? Hope, connection, and calm can help the body heal too.
๐ฌ Simple things make a big difference:
๐ฟ Gentle walks in nature
๐ญ Talking openly about fears
๐ Mindfulness or prayer
๐ถ Music, art, or laughter therapy
๐ซ Support from loved ones (or even strangers who understand)
Letโs remind each other:
๐๏ธ Caring for your mind is caring for your life โ and no one has to do it alone.
Qualified, registered nutritional therapist providing personalised dietary advice to support cancer treatments and recovery, and overall nutritional health.