Psycho-oncology is the field that examines the psychological, behavioral, and psychosocial factors involved in the risk, detection, course, treatment, and outcomes of cancer. It also addresses the reactions of patients, families, and caregivers to cancer at every stage of the disease (American Psychological Association, 2018). Cancer and its medical treatments have been consistently associated with...
Stigma continues to act as a major barrier to the full social and economic inclusion of people with mental health conditions, particularly in the sphere of employment. According to the World Health Organization (2024), individuals with serious mental illnesses are more likely to be excluded from the workforce, and even when employed, they often face...
Climate change is increasingly recognized as a defining challenge of the 21st century, marked by rising global temperatures, sea-level rise, and the intensification of extreme weather events and associated natural disasters. Beyond its environmental and economic consequences, climate change also poses critical risks to human health and safety, particularly for children and adolescents, who represent...
